Senior Executive Assistant

The opportunityReporting to the Director, Technology Planning and Operations, this position provides proactive administrative support to senior leaders in the Technology division. This position will function with minimal supervision and will utilize a high degree of independence, tact, initiative, discretion and judgment. This position will be accountable for coordinating the overall administrative support for the department.Who you’ll work withYou’ll work closely with senior leaders across the Technology division, providing proactive administrative support and helping to ensure the smooth operation of day-to-day activities. In this highly visible role, you’ll collaborate with team members across Technology, People & Culture, Finance, and other business areas, while regularly interacting with internal and external stakeholders.As a trusted partner to Technology leadership, you’ll play a key role in coordinating activities, managing priorities, supporting departmental initiatives, and helping leaders operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.What you’ll doDevelop, edit, and finalize executive presentations for committees and meetingsTake meeting minutesExtensive calendar management for the senior leadersPrepare meeting materials and coordinate agendasManage leaders’ travel arrangementsPrepare and monitor budgets for the leaders’ cost centersPrepare monthly expense reportsProcess and record invoicesReview and prioritize incoming correspondence for the senior leadersDraft senior leaders’ correspondence, as requiredPlan and coordinate offsite meetings and team eventsArrange for catering for meetings and eventsGreet visitors and answer general inquiriesRepresent the senior leaders’ office with a high degree of efficiency and assistance to other internal or external senior leaders and executives.What you'll needA minimum of 10 years of administrative assistance supportExcellent MS Office Skills: Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times on a wide range of issuesAbility to identify and prioritize items requiring immediate action, along with any pertinent information to facilitate decision makingStrong customer service orientation; a flexible and willing ‘can do’ attitudeAbility to be diplomatic, tactful and use discretion in all situations with all levels of business partnersProven ability to work independently on multiple tasks while demonstrating initiativeDemonstrated good judgment and creative analytical skillsExperience in an HR administrative capacity is an assetExperience in managing a senior executive’s calendar using knowledge of organizational and divisional priorities to effectively manage demand for timeExcellent time-management, interpersonal skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environmentWillingness to provide support outside of regular business hours when necessaryMay be required to support the divisional budget process.#LI-OTPP, #LI-AP1What we’re offeringPay-for-performance with base salary and annual incentive based on individual and enterprise performance. The Base Salary range for this level is as follows: $75,000 - $120,000. Individual compensation and placement of this role in the range is based on different factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies, and internal equity as they relate to the role.Numerous opportunities for professional growth and developmentComprehensive employer paid benefits coverageRetirement income through a defined benefit pension planThe opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive ProgramA flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote workingCompetitive time offOur Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each yearEmployee discount programs including Edvantage and PerkopolisAt Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.How to applyAre you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.To learn more about how Teachers’ uses AI with your personal information, please visit our Privacy Centre.Functional Areas:AdministrationVacancy:CurrentRequisition ID:7137#LI-AP1 #J-18808-Ljbffr