<p>We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our clients growing team in Ottawa, Ontario, on a three-month contract basis. In this hybrid role, you will provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Coordinate and manage executive calendars, ensuring all meetings and appointments are scheduled appropriately and marked private when necessary.</p><p>• Organize and prepare materials for meetings, including conference calls and virtual sessions using platforms such as Cisco Webex and Microsoft Teams.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of correspondence and documentation, ensuring confidentiality at all times.</p><p>• Assist with travel arrangements for executives, including booking flights and accommodations, and preparing itineraries.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to support organizational needs while working independently on assigned tasks.</p><p>• Utilize software tools such as CRM systems, Concur, and Kronos for effective timekeeping and expense reporting.</p><p>• Monitor and anticipate administrative needs to ensure seamless operations.</p><p>• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive relationships.</p><p>• Handle incoming inquiries and draft correspondence on behalf of the executives.</p><p>• Support the implementation of processes and systems as needed to enhance efficiency.</p>
Addressing general inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders and members by answering, screening, and routing calls appropriately, handling routine queries, redirecting complex ones to the relevant Legal Counsel, and ensuring follow-up to confirm all queries are resolved. Providing executive-level support to the General Counsel by spearheading strategic initiatives, managing critical projects and files (including tracking timelines, workflows, action items, and task delegation), preparing materials, escalating issues, and delegating responsibilities as needed. Organizing and prioritizing workflows for the General Counsel, including managing their schedule, monitoring communications, and determining access based on organizational priorities and urgency. Arranging meeting logistics, ensuring all related materials and documents are prepared and ready well in advance, allowing the executive adequate preparation time. Assisting Legal Counsel with litigation, employment law, and incorporation matters by drafting and revising contracts, correspondence, and legal documentation, transcribing records, tracking deadlines for filings or claims, and maintaining well-organized legal files and records. Offering administrative support for designated committees, which includes drafting meeting agendas, preparing presentations and other documents to align with organizational standards, attending meetings as needed, preparing accurate draft minutes for review, following up on action items, and archiving approved minutes appropriately. Collaborating with fellow Executive Assistants to ensure consistent adherence to organizational workflows and policies.
<p>A leading not-for-profit organization in the arts and entertainment sector is seeking a highly organized and adaptable Executive Assistant & Governance Specialist to provide confidential support to the CEO and coordinate governance activities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with senior stakeholders, and has a passion for organizational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage CEO’s complex calendar, priorities, and expense reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions for board and committee meetings.</li><li>Coordinate governance activities, ensuring compliance with bylaws and policies.</li><li>Create polished presentations, slide decks, and reports.</li><li>Liaise with high-profile industry representatives with professionalism and discretion.</li><li>Provide occasional backup to program administration and assist with KPI/data tracking.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to executive leadership in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will manage complex schedules, oversee travel arrangements, and ensure seamless coordination of high-level projects and events. Your organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality will be critical in helping the executive team focus on strategic priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage comprehensive travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries for both work-related and personal needs.<br>• Serve as the primary contact for meeting preparation, follow-ups, and ensuring all necessary materials are organized and distributed.<br>• Handle sensitive information and communications with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.<br>• Support personal tasks such as scheduling medical appointments, coordinating private banking, and managing errands to optimize executive productivity.<br>• Safeguard and effectively prioritize the executive’s calendar to maximize time efficiency.<br>• Conduct in-depth research to assist in decision-making and provide actionable insights.<br>• Oversee corporate communications and the planning of company-wide events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.<br>• Record, transcribe, and distribute meeting minutes, action items, and follow-up reports.<br>• Coordinate and troubleshoot logistics for meetings, events, and presentations, including booking venues, preparing agendas, and arranging catering.<br>• Review and proofread agreements and contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.
