Executive Assistant
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$90 to $110 USD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $90 to $110 USD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Hybrid, with three days per week in the downtown Toronto office
Permanent, full-time
$100,000+ per year, plus Bonus structure
Comprehensive benefits package
Employer-matching RRSP program
Our client, located in downtown Toronto, is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support a busy CEO and team in a small, collaborative office environment.
This is a varied, hands-on role combining executive-level administrative support, routine accounting functions, office coordination, and event management.
The ideal candidate is resourceful, comfortable managing competing priorities, and willing to take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO and team, anticipating needs and ensuring priorities are managed efficiently.
- Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, and related logistics.
- Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence, presentations, reports, and other business documents.
- Manage incoming communications, prioritize requests, and coordinate follow-up items.
- Handle sensitive business and financial information with discretion.
- Perform routine accounting functions, including processing invoices, tracking expenses, and maintaining accurate financial records and occasional in-person bank runs.
- Assist with organizing financial documentation and supporting month-end administrative processes.
- Oversee day-to-day office administration, including supplies, vendor relationships, and general office organization.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage monthly office and team events, including scheduling, venue or catering arrangements, communications, and event logistics.
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring materials, refreshments, and other requirements are prepared.
- Support team activities and special projects, contributing to a positive and well-organized office environment.
- Several years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a CEO, senior executive, or leadership team in a fast-paced professional environment.
- Experience in financial services, private equity, investment management, or professional services would be an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a polished, professional approach.
- Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks Online is an asset.
- Strong initiative, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to work independently.
- A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to assist wherever needed in a small office environment.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO and team, including calendar and travel management, communications, document preparation, and coordination of meetings. Handle routine accounting and office administration, organize monthly events, and support team activities and special projects.
Requirements
Several years of experience supporting a CEO, senior executive, or leadership team in a fast-paced professional environment are required; experience in financial services, private equity, investment management, or professional services is an asset. Candidates should demonstrate strong organization, communication, discretion, initiative, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; QuickBooks Online experience is an asset.
Skills
- Executive Support
- Calendar Management
- Meeting Coordination
- Travel Arrangements
- Business Writing
- Document Preparation
- Communication Management
- Confidentiality
- Invoice Processing
- Expense Tracking
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Office Administration
- Vendor Management
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks Online
Benefits
- Bonus
- Employer-Matching RRSP
- Extended Healthcare
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Holiday Pay
- Vacation Pay
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Executive Assistant
- CEO Support
- Calendar Management
- Meeting Coordination
- Domestic Travel
- International Travel
- Correspondence
- Presentations
- Reports
- Confidential Information
- Invoice Processing
- Expense Tracking
- Financial Records
- Month-End Administration
- Office Administration
- Vendor Relationships
- Event Management
- Financial Services
- Private Equity
- Investment Management
- Professional Services
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- QuickBooks Online