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Executive AssistantAdecco Canada • North York, Ontario, Canada
Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Adecco Canada • North York, Ontario, Canada
1 day ago
Salary
CA$35.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
  • Quick Apply
Job description
Adecco is currently hiring an Executive Assistant for a temporary contract opportunity in North York, ON. This fully onsite role is ideal for a seasoned administrative professional with experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced corporate environment where professionalism, discretion, and exceptional organizational skills are essential.
In this position, you will provide high-level executive support to the SVP, Governance, Legal and Compliance, who also serves as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate executive and governance-related activities, prepare confidential materials, and serve as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour
  • Location: North York, ON | 100% Onsite
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday | 5 days per week onsite
  • Employment Type: Full-Time | Temporary Contract, August to December 2026 with Possible Extension
  • Vacancy Status: This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.
Responsibilities
  • Provide high-level administrative support to the SVP, Governance, Legal and Compliance, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
  • Manage complex executive calendars, appointments, and scheduling requirements.
  • Coordinate meetings involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare, draft, edit, and format correspondence, presentations, reports, and confidential documents.
  • Coordinate board and corporate governance-related meetings, materials, documentation, and logistics.
  • Handle sensitive, privileged, and confidential information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and associated logistics as required.
  • Prepare and process expense reports and related administrative documentation.
  • Liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including members of senior leadership.
  • Monitor competing priorities and ensure important deadlines, meetings, and deliverables are effectively coordinated.
  • Provide administrative and organizational support for special projects and executive-level initiatives.
  • Work independently to anticipate executive needs and address administrative requirements in a timely manner.
  • Provide additional executive and administrative support as required.
Qualifications
  • Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.
  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives, C-suite leaders, or equivalent senior leadership.
  • Experience supporting executives within legal, governance, or corporate environments is preferred.
  • Previous experience within a large, complex organization is considered an asset.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to produce polished, accurate executive-level documentation.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate executive needs.
  • Ability to adapt quickly and remain effective in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Why Apply
  • Gain valuable experience supporting senior executive leadership at the highest levels of an organization.
  • Work directly with the SVP, Governance, Legal and Compliance, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
  • Gain exposure to legal, governance, compliance, and corporate secretary functions.
  • Competitive pay rate of $35.00 per hour.
  • Contract opportunity from August to December 2026 with the possibility of extension.
  • Take on a highly visible role involving senior leadership, board-related activities, and key corporate initiatives.
Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team looks forward to helping you take the next step in your career.
At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.
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