Administrative/ Executive Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategic Bilingual Executive Assistant to become an indispensable partner to a C-suite executive. This role is critical to the executive's success, demanding a professional who can anticipate needs, flawlessly manage complex administrative tasks, and contribute to strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-confidentiality environment, acting as a key gatekeeper and ensuring the seamless operation of the executive's office.

The company in questions specializes in audit and assurance, tax, deals, and consulting.

Job Opening: Executive Assistant to C-Suite Executive
Location: Toronto, ON
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (Strong preference for 2-5 days/week in-office)

Advantages
Competitive Compensation - 80, 000$
Work-Life Balance: A hybrid work model offering the flexibility of both remote and in-office work.
Job Security: This is a permanent, full-time position offering stability.
Structured Onboarding: We invest in your success with a 2.5-week intensive "boot camp" featuring presentations, facilitated sessions, and a dedicated buddy to guide you.
Career Growth: This role offers a pathway for career progression that is dependent on your individual journey and commitment to professional development.
C-Suite Exposure: Gain invaluable experience working directly with top-level leadership and participating in high-level business operations.

Responsibilities
- Executive Support: Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support, enabling the executive to focus on high-priority strategic initiatives.
- Calendar Management: Orchestrate and manage a dynamic and complex executive calendar, strategically scheduling appointments, de-conflicting priorities, and coordinating across multiple time zones.
- Communication & Inbox Management: Act as a primary gatekeeper for the executive by managing their inbox, triaging incoming requests, and drafting professional emails and correspondence.
- Travel Coordination: Arrange and manage comprehensive domestic and international travel itineraries, considering stakeholder preferences and ensuring all logistical details are handled seamlessly.
-Stakeholder & Account Coordination: Perform heavy and complicated account management, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to manage relationships and ensure smooth operations for visiting leadership.
- Logistical Oversight: Manage conflicting priorities and multiple incoming requests efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met and operations run smoothly.

Qualifications
- Bilingual (english and french; written and spoken)
- 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Organizational Prowess: Highly organized with an exceptional, meticulous attention to detail. Proven ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Strategic & Proactive Mindset: A forward-thinker who anticipates needs and understands the "why" behind tasks, rather than just completing a checklist.
-Communication Skills: A strong and articulate communicator, capable of collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Technical Proficiency: Tech-savvy with advanced proficiency in the M365 suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.). Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) is a significant asset. Openness to adopting new technologies, including AI tools.
- Professional Attributes: Possesses strong business acumen and critical thinking skills. Demonstrates a strong backbone, recognizes professional boundaries, and is thick-skinned and deeply committed to the role's success and demands.

Summary
If you are interested,

1) Please email your resume to jessica.macchiagodena@randstad.ca, with a subject line of admin/executive assistant
2)Apply to this job posting

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