Executive Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Canada Protection Plan

Canada Protection Plan

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you looking to be part of a continually growing and dynamic company that is a leader in the life insurance industry? Canada Protection Plan, a Foresters Financial company operating in the Canadian marketplace, markets and sells life insurance and related products, many with simplified underwriting processes requiring no medical exams.

Would you like to make a difference with the customers we serve? A career at Canada Protection Plan, the Canada Division of Foresters Financial, is full of potential.

We are driven to excel, and our employees reflect this passion. Our company values include shared collaboration, career development and a friendly and open work environment.

Our strength is a culture characterized by doing work that makes a positive impact in the communities where we live.

We connect with our employees in significant and meaningful ways for work that matters.

An orientation to physical, mental, and financial wellness in the workplace
Employee development
Performance management program which connects goal setting, coaching, formal performance reviews and the allocation of base salary and bonus rewards
Companypaid benefit plan with a health care spending account (HCSA) as well as an RRSP and DPSP program where the company matches employee contributions
One paid volunteer day per year to engage in a charitable cause of choice

Duties will include:

Proactively organize and prioritize the daily activities, prepare correspondence, arrange conference calls, sales calls for the team
Create and prepare a variety of reports, presentations, and documents
Document meeting minutes for sales and marketing teams, provide assistance during presentations
Escalate requests that require attention of the CDO
Book travel schedules and hotel reservations
Work closely and effectively with the CDO to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, proactive follow up
Assist with coordinating logistics of meetings, special projects, and events
Act as a liaison between the CDO and all other levels of internal staff
Complete expense reports, monthly activity bonus reports
Support Sales and Marketing Senior Management
Supporting Marketing and Sales team on various projects
Organize and attend department meetings
Actively share sales ideas with colleagues and support team initiatives
Work outside normal business hours may be required
Other duties as required

Knowledge/Experience/Skills:

Post-Secondary Diploma in Business Administration, or relevant discipline, required
Secondary School Diploma required
25 years' experience in an Administrative role preferred
Strong knowledge of office procedures and practices
Keen attention to details
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
Resourceful and flexible
Proven organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle confidential information

At Canada Protection Plan, a Foresters Financial company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.

We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer.

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