Executive Assistant/Internal Communications Coordinator
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
$80,000 to $85,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $80,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably supporting senior executives.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your new company
Our client is a global leader in measurement instrumentation and process automation, with approximately 17,000 employees worldwide. As a family-owned company, they focus on long-term, sustainable growth, collaboration and building trusted relationships with employees, clients and industries around the world. In Canada, the organization has offices in Burlington, Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton, supported by Channel Partners and Authorized Service Partners across the country.
Your new role
As the Executive Assistant / Internal Communications Specialist, you will provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the Managing Director while supporting the effective operation of the senior leadership team
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the Managing Director's calendar, scheduling and meeting priorities.
- Coordinating internal and external meetings, appointments, domestic and international travel, accommodations, itineraries and related expenses.
- Preparing meeting materials, presentations, correspondence and other documents.
- Leading the internal communication strategy, including key messages, channels and timing.
- Drafting and coordinating internal communications on behalf of the Managing Director and leadership team.
- Drafting and scheduling LinkedIn posts and selected external communications.
- Developing and maintaining an annual internal communications plan and editorial calendar.
- Managing selected SharePoint and intranet spaces.
- Coordinating communications for town halls, leadership meetings, employee events and change initiatives.
- Partnering with Human Resources, Marketing, business leaders and global Corporate Communications.
- Coordinating leadership meetings, planning sessions, workshops and company meetings.
- Capturing decisions, commitments and action items and supporting follow-up.
- Providing select administrative support to other senior leaders when required.
- Managing confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Supporting company governance, business planning, special projects and company initiatives.
What you'll need to succeed
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Office Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably supporting senior executives.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars, travel and executive-level meetings.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as AI fluency.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing requirements in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Professional judgment and the ability to interact confidently with senior leaders, employees, customers and external stakeholders.
- Experience in internal communications and social media content, such as LinkedIn, with strong writing skills and the judgment required to communicate on behalf of senior leaders.
What you'll get in return
You will join a family-owned, highly committed organization with a sustainable vision that promotes professional development and employee well-being.
The organization provides:
- Flexible working hours and hybrid remote work opportunities.
- Training, further education, internal knowledge transfer and e-learning opportunities.
- A comprehensive company pension scheme and access to health offers.
- Language courses supporting personal and professional development.
- On-site amenities including a fitness centre, multi-faith room and wellness room.
- State-of-the-art facilities with ergonomic workstations.
- A commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices, including participation in EcoVadis.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Responsibilities
The Executive Assistant / Internal Communications Specialist will manage the Managing Director's calendar, travel and meetings, and prepare materials and correspondence. They will also lead internal communications, draft LinkedIn posts, and coordinate town halls and leadership events.
Requirements
Candidates need a post-secondary education in business or office administration, or equivalent experience, plus 5+ years of progressive administrative experience, ideally with senior executives. Strong Microsoft 365 skills, AI fluency, excellent writing and discretion with confidential information are required.
Skills
- Microsoft 365
- Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SharePoint
- Intranet management
- AI tools
- Calendar management
- Travel coordination
- Meeting coordination
- Internal communications
- Social media content
- Editorial planning
- Business writing
- Minute taking
- Stakeholder communication
- Confidentiality
- Project coordination
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Health offers
- Flexible working hours
- Training and e-learning
- Language courses
- On-site fitness centre
- Wellness room
Categories
- Administrative
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
Keywords
- Executive Assistant
- Internal Communications
- Internal Communications Specialist
- Executive Administrative Assistant
- Microsoft 365
- Outlook
- Teams
- SharePoint
- Intranet
- PowerPoint
- Social Media
- Calendar Management
- Travel Coordination
- Town Halls
- Editorial Calendar
- Hays
- Burlington
- Montreal
- Calgary
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Flexible hours
- Retirement plan
- Wellness program
- Paid training
Tools
- Microsoft 365
- Outlook
- Teams
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- SharePoint
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Office Administration