Executive Assistant

Referred applicants must not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must use their unique referral link generated when they are referred by an existing colleague.

Location :

1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work.

We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Overview

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Healthcare Businesses, the Executive Assistant provides support to the Healthcare Businesses senior leadership team.

Through execution of primary responsibilities and accountabilities, the role is key to helping the organization attain its strategic and operational goals.

Primary Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant is accountable for providing full administrative support to 1 Senior Vice President and 3 Vice Presidents.

Accountabilities :

• Manage daily calendar including scheduling of meetings and appointments
• Booking all travel arrangements
• Managing and filing of expenses
• Preparation of all correspondence (letters, memos, presentations) using various software packages
• Coordination of offsites for the leadership team, including, but not limited to creating agendas, selecting venues, coordinating logistics, and making other necessary arrangements
• Responsible for prioritizing and redirecting mail and telephone calls as appropriate
• Follow up and act as a liaison with various individuals both internally and externally, at all levels of the organization
• Other administrative support including filing, faxing and photocopying as required
• Assist with special projects as required

Skills, Experience & Education

• Minimum 5 years of previous experience in an administrative role
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Previous experience in planning and managing coordination of events preferred
• Ability to work in a highly organized manner where attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality are critical
• Adaptable and flexible individual
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Self-motivated, able to work under minimal supervision
• High level of professionalism and ability to deal effectively with all levels within the organization as well as external contacts
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand.

Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through .

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed :

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Type of Role : Regular

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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