Executive Administrative Assistant-Office Manager, Capital Markets
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
The work mode arrangement for the position is full-time on site
As an Executive Administrative Assistant-Office Manager, you carry out a wide variety of administrative duties as required by daily operations of the Calgary Capital Markets team. Reporting to the local head of the Calgary office, you organize, coordinate, plan and prioritize activities for the team. Your work involves handling confidential matters and materials. You draw on your sound judgment to independently, promptly and efficiently address all requests and problems referred. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with many different internal and external stakeholders such as bankers, managers, HR, Security, Real Estate, etc. Being able to multi-task and deal well under pressure are strong assets. The ability to communicate effectively and tailor your approach as needed is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to :
- Support senior bankers in the Calgary office for their day-to-day administrative needs including, but not limited to, scheduling meetings and organizing calendars, responding to phone calls, booking lunches and dinners, planning travel (flights, hotel, ground transport) and submitting expense reports
- Print and bind client presentation materials ahead of client meetings
- Order stationery and supplies from vendors, coordinate office payables, coordinate with corporate real estate and building management, handle shipping & mailing and coordinating technology hardware and equipment for local employees from HQ
- Support senior executives and visiting bankers when they are visiting from other cities/offices
- Act as liaison between banking and capital markets Capital Market teams in Calgary, and Montreal and Toronto.
- Be the quarterback for local client events including golf, visiting speaker events, closing dinners, in-house training and similar events
- Work on special projects as they develop and time permits (could be analysis work, presentation preparation, etc.)
- Be the first level of IT support and maintenance, work closely with IT Call Center to resolve issues on behalf of team
- Manage relationships with vendors, service providers and office/building landlord
- Serve as representative on various committees such as Disaster Recovery Team, Fire Marshall and First Aid Respondent.
What we offer*
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the table
- College Diploma in a related field
- A minimum of three years of relevant experience, including working in a corporate, fast- paced corporate environment
- Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Advanced working knowledge using Office 365 apps (Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint and OneNote.)
- Advanced working knowledge of office equipment like computers/laptops, printers and fax machines
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
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Job Family
Administration (FG)Unposting Date
2026-11-12More about this job
Responsibilities
The Executive Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Calgary Capital Markets team, including scheduling, travel planning, and expense management. They will also act as an office manager, overseeing vendor relationships, IT support, and event coordination for the local office.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a college diploma in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience in a fast-paced corporate environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role.
Skills
- Administrative support
- Office management
- Calendar management
- Travel planning
- Expense reporting
- Vendor management
- IT support
- Event coordination
- Communication
- Multi-tasking
- Microsoft Office 365
- Outlook
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Teams
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Flexible vacation
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Group insurance
- Telemedicine
- Health and wellness expense reimbursement
- Telework equipment reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Capital Markets
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Manager
- Office 365
- Outlook
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Teams
- Sharepoint
- OneNote
- Vendor Management
- IT Support
- Event Planning
- Expense Reports
- Corporate Real Estate
- Disaster Recovery
- First Aid
- Banking
- Administration