Executive Assistant to The CEO - Saanichton, Canada - Peninsula Co-op

Peninsula Co-op

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Saanichton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Peninsula Co-op, with a central support office in Victoria, British Columbia and locations throughout Vancouver
Island, is a dynamic Co-operative with annual sales in excess of $260 million.

As we've grown and evolved, our collective roots now date back nearly 60 years, yet we remain a locally-focused Co-op with more than 112,000 members and ambitious plans to continue growing the business.

Today Peninsula Co-op encompasses 18 retail gas centres, 2 Liquor Stores, a Food Centre, Commercial Cardlocks and Home Heating services.

BC, office.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

An efficient, creative and detail-focused Executive Assistant extraordinaire who thrives in a fast-paced team culture, exhibiting a strong ability to operate autonomously, and enjoys working in a cooperative environment full of creative, passionate and experienced colleagues.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to the CEO. The

Executive Assistant will anticipate the various and complex needs of the CEO, ensuring confidentiality, discretion, professionalism, while performing a full range of executive administrative and office management duties.

In confidence, the Executive Assistant prepares and edits expenses, invoices, business communications, executive level presentations, conducts research, leads ad hoc projects, assembles and analyzes data, prepares reports and other documents as necessary.

This role provides ongoing support to the CEO through the management of an ever
- changing executive calendar including time management (assisting in prioritization), maintaining deadlines, management of travel arrangements, booking of onsite/offsite meetings and business events; coordinating agendas as well as prepping the CEO and Senior Leadership Team for meetings.

Finally, the Executive Assistant supports the central office; ensuring the office, and equipment are kept clean, tidy, safe, and well maintained; contacting service providers and technicians as required, ordering supplies and equipment.

The Executive Assistant interfaces with customers, vendors, visitors, internal and external executives and, most importantly; fellow team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree in public administration, communications, or a related discipline.

years experience of C-Suite level executive support that required tremendous professionalism, confidentiality, organization and accuracy. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Advanced MSOffice experience, including. Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Outlook
Proven ability to effectively prioritize work flow
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and extremely detailed oriented
Ability to exercise good judgement, show initiative and be proactive

WHAT WE OFFER

Professionals looking to expand their career horizons will find that the Executive Assistant role will grow your retail operations knowledge; this hands-on learning experience and access to our Educational Assistance program (100% tuition reimbursement) provides a great opportunity for career growth and advancement for those interested.

We reward hard work, commitment and results.

In addition to an annual salary of $58,600 - $78,000 (experience-based), Peninsula Co-op provides a competitive total compensation package that includes:

Profit sharing (paid quarterly)
Pension (6% matched)
Excellent Group Health Benefits (Extended health, Dental, Disability, EFAP and life insurance)
Health & Wellness reimbursements (gym membership, yoga class, art classes etc.)
3 weeks' vacation to start
Social events (Sporting events and concert tickets, company outings)
Amazing volunteer and social events
We contribute $500K annually to our community

Peninsula Co-op is an equal opportunity employer. We take great pride in being a safe and inclusive workplace; supporting and celebrating the diversity of our team. We are committed to every staff member enjoying their experience working with Peninsula Co-op.

HOW TO APPLY
If you want to make your mark and contribute to a highly productive team, then this may be the position for you

This position is being advertised internally and externally.

Date posted:
January 26, 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$58,600.00-$78,000.00 per year

Benefits: