Executive Assistant
- Regina, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in an Executive Assistant, executive administration, or similar role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Avana
Avana is a growing real estate development and property management company committed to creating safe, vibrant, and inclusive communities where residents feel proud to call home. We develop, build, and manage thoughtfully designed rental communities with a strong focus on quality, resident experience, and community growth. Our workplace culture is rooted in collaboration, accountability, and shared success.
About The Role
Reporting to the President, the Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, coordination, and project support to senior leaders, helping move organizational priorities forward efficiently. As a trusted partner to the executive team, this role manages schedules, communications, meetings, and key initiatives while coordinating across the organization and handling confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
What You’ll Do
Executive Support
Avana is a growing real estate development and property management company committed to creating safe, vibrant, and inclusive communities where residents feel proud to call home. We develop, build, and manage thoughtfully designed rental communities with a strong focus on quality, resident experience, and community growth. Our workplace culture is rooted in collaboration, accountability, and shared success.
About The Role
Reporting to the President, the Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, coordination, and project support to senior leaders, helping move organizational priorities forward efficiently. As a trusted partner to the executive team, this role manages schedules, communications, meetings, and key initiatives while coordinating across the organization and handling confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
What You’ll Do
Executive Support
- Manage executive calendars, priorities, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Prepare agendas, meeting materials, minutes, and executive briefing documents.
- Track action items and follow up to ensure timely completion.
- Draft and coordinate communications on behalf of executives.
- Act as a key liaison between executives, employees, clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Manage incoming correspondence, inquiries, and information flow, ensuring timely and accurate follow-up.
- Plan and coordinate executive, corporate, and head office events, including logistics, vendors, materials, and follow-up.
- Represent the organization at community and business events as required.
- Coordinate strategic initiatives, special projects, and corporate activities.
- Conduct research, gather information, and prepare reports to support decision-making.
- Assess risks, remove administrative roadblocks, and help keep key business priorities on track.
- Maintain confidential records, files, and corporate documentation.
- Coordinate budget tracking, procurement, and related financial administration.
- Coordinate day-to-day head office operations and workplace needs.
- Lead the front desk function, providing day-to-day direction and ensuring a professional, welcoming experience.
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in an Executive Assistant, executive administration, or similar role.
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
- A proactive, adaptable, and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities and business needs evolve frequently.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships.
- Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits with 80% employer-paid premiums.
- Employer-matched pension plan.
- Parental leave top-up program.
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful cross-functional work.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.
- A visible, trusted role with the opportunity to influence how priorities move forward and contribute to Avana’s continued growth.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provides high-level administrative and project support to the President and senior leaders to drive organizational priorities. Manages executive schedules, communications, and head office operations while acting as a key liaison for stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires over 5 years of experience supporting senior leaders with strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion are essential.
Skills
- Executive Support
- Calendar Management
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Project Coordination
- Microsoft 365
- Travel Arrangement
- Meeting Minutes
- Budget Tracking
- Office Operations
- Confidentiality
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Annual Bonus Opportunities
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Employer-matched Pension Plan
- Parental Leave Top-up Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
Keywords
- Real Estate
- Property Management
- Executive Assistant
- Administrative Support
- Microsoft 365
- Calendar Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Corporate Documentation
- Procurement
- Office Management
- Project Support
- Executive Briefing
- Risk Assessment
- Budget Tracking