Executive Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix

Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:

243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8

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?

Role Mandate:

The Executive Assistant is accountable for providing full executive administrative support to two Senior Vice Presidents and two Vice Presidents.

Accountabilities:

Managing 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 offsite meetings for the leadership team, including, but not limited to crafting 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 the need arises
Assist with special projects as the need arises

Requirements:

Proven experience in an executive administrative role
Strong digital literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Experience in planning and coordinating events
Ability to demonstrate initiative and work proactively in a highly organized manner where attention to detail, accuracy, discretion and confidentiality are critical
Adaptable and flexible
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Selfmotivated, able to work under mínimal direction, exercising time management and organizational skills
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 fastpaced 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 _Academy _.

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.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

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.