Executive Assistant to the President

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the President, the Executive Assistant provides high-level, confidential administrative support and acts as the key link between the President, the executive team, and external partners.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the President’s agenda, correspondence, calls, travel, and personal tasks, including filtering emails and customer complaints;
• Act as the President’s liaison with the executive team and department heads on priorities and outstanding issues;
• Support the executive team with documents, scheduling, travel, time sheets, and executive-level recruitment;
• Prepare internal and external presentations and correspondence, and review all documents and cheques requiring the President’s signature;
• Oversee company events and external corporate engagements;
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, Asset Protection, and Procurement on banking, payments, suppliers, and executive-related matters;
• Serve as the point of contact for unforeseen events and urgent issues requiring immediate action.

Qualifications:

• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Excellent communication skills and the utmost discretion with confidential matters;
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking and problem-solving skills;
• Self-starter who adapts quickly to a constantly changing agenda and acts with a strong sense of urgency;
• Collaborative relationship-builder, both internally and with external partners.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…
No day will be like the last - we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.