Executive Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - Kressler Recruitment
Description
Job Summary:
What You Will Do:
Support the President & CEO:
- Prepare, review, and/or edit various forms of correspondence such as letters, invoices, presentations, publications, as well as scripts, speaking notes and presentations for format, content, grammar for the President & CEO, and prepare French versions if required.
- Act as the first point of contact and provide general information to staff, clients, external stakeholders, tenants, and the public relating to their questions, concerns, or suggestions, presenting a positive and professional image.
- Administer inbound and outbound correspondence, priority post and courier services.
- Assist in the compilation of data for various reports.
- Organize, maintain, and coordinate office records and contracts electronically.
- Schedule and confirm appointments, meetings, and conferences for the President & CEO.
- Assist in posting open positions on various sites and manage the onboarding of new staff.
- Keep the HR manual up to date.
- Working with the Finance Manager, supporting the overall operations of the office.
Support the Team:
- Coordinate the logístical aspects of departmental programs such as meetings and special projects
- Prepare travel schedules, book travel arrangements, and make reservations for all staff
- Arrange travel bookings via approved providers, distribute tickets to staff, and post incurred expenses to the summary sheet, ensuring that the most economical option is selected
- Ensure team has access to training through HRDownloads (human resources software) and maintain information up to date
- Provide administrative support to committees when required
- Support the Board of Directors
- Compile all Board of Directors meeting material and AGM documentation, and ensure timely distribution
- Prepare agendas for meetings; transcribe and distribute Board of Director meeting minutes and other committees as required
- Provide administrative support to all Board committee (Audit & Finance, Governance, Nominating) and working groups (when established)
- Act as the primary for coordinating the Annual General Meeting, including date acquisition, format, documentation, registration, promotion, etc.
- For all of the above, you will maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions
What You Need to Be Successful:
- Ability to adapt to new technology
- Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
- Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
- Minutetaking experience
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Superior telephone manners and strong interpersonal skills
- Degree or diploma in administration, business, or a related field or minimum 5 years' prior EA experience
- High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
You Shine When it Comes to:
- Conflict Management
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Organization
- Ownership
- Client/Customer Focus
- Professionalism
- Resourceful
- Time Management
- Fluency/bilingual in French (asset)
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