Executive assistant jobs in Halifax, NS and nearby

Executive assistant jobs within 25 km of Halifax, NS, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 5, 2026

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Open jobs: 15
Employers: 14

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Hybrid: 13%2 listings
On-site: 87%13 listings

Employers hiring include EllisDon (2), Facet Recruitment (1), Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) (1).

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Executive assistant jobs in Halifax, NS and nearby

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Executive Assistant
Irving Shipbuilding
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
Are you a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Vice President, Supply Chain & Quality, the…
Added 6 days ago
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Executive Assistant
J.D. Irving, Limited
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
Are you a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Vice President, Supply Chain & Quality, the…
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Executive Assistant
Medavie
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
Added 9 days ago
Executive Assistant
Kraken Robotics Inc.
Dartmouth, NS
Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant to join our team in Dartmouth, NS.
Added 16 days ago
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Executive Assistant
Humankind Global Recruitment
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
Added 17 days ago
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Executive Assistant to the CEO
Strongest Families Institute
Bedford, NS
- $55,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Temporary
We are looking for an Executive Assistant who thrives in a dyn
Added 23 days ago
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Executive Assistant to the Regional Executive Director
Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
Added 23 days ago
Executive Assistant to Zone Executive Medical Director
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Halifax, NS
Reporting to the Medical Executive Director/Lead, the Executive Assistant provides confidential and comprehensive, executive-level support to the Medical Executive Director/Lead. This…
Added 23 days ago
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Executive Assistant to Zone Executive Medical Director
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, NS
- $33.34 to $40.84 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Reporting to the Medical Executive Director/Lead, the Executive Assistant provides confidential and comprehensive, executive-level support to the Medical Executive Director/Lead. This…
Added 28 days ago
Executive Assistant & Board Administrator
The Government of Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
Added 1 month ago
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Governance Specialist & Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
Facet Recruitment
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
Strong governance depends on someone who is highly organized and applies sound judgement. You anticipate what the Executive Director, Council members and senior leaders will need, bring…
Added 2 months ago
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Executive Assistant
RBC
Halifax, NS
- Part-time
As the Executive Assistant supporting the Vice President Commercial Banking(Central and Western Nova Scotia), you will provide in-depth support in day-to-day management of teams in the…
Added 2 months ago
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Executive Assistant
Royal Bank of Canada
Halifax, NS
- Part-time
As the Executive Assistant supporting the Vice President Commercial Banking(Central and Western Nova Scotia), you will provide in-depth support in day-to-day management of teams in the…
Added 2 months ago
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Executive Assistant
EllisDon
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
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Executive Assistant
EllisDon
Halifax, NS
- Full-time

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RBC

Executive Assistant

Halifax, NS, Canada

Part-time

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Job details

Job type: Part-time
Listed closing date: Sep 16, 2026
Experience: 2 – 4 years’ experience providing administrative support to senior leaders.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 4, 2026

Original job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As the Executive Assistant supporting the Vice President Commercial Banking(Central and Western Nova Scotia), you will provide in-depth support in day-to-day management of teams in the Region. The primary purpose of this role is to help the VP maximize their time against top priorities in the market, impacting client loyalty, employee engagement, and business results. You will proactively recommend and implement changes to improve efficiency, team engagement, analyses, and build relationships with internal partners to support the VPs' work.

What will you do?

Plan and monitor critical aspects of the market, such as operating expenses, staff cost budgets, the business unit’s recognition programs, client and staff event management, and internal regional communications processes;
Provide support to plan, organize and administer the VPs’ calendar and ensures pre-preparation for all bookings;
Prioritize the VPs’ time against the highest impact activities;
Actively manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and act as a point of contact between executives and employees/clients;
Support the VP with risk and compliance requirements, transit routines, and overall market office operations;
Prepare the VP for weekly, monthly and quarterly reviews & routines, including electronic documentation management and all information reporting; and
Coordinate technical aspects of on-boarding of new hires, including equipment orders and system access setup.
Uphold a strict level of confidentiality.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

2 – 4 years’ experience providing administrative support to senior leaders.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms.
Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, clients, and external partners.
Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.

Nice-to-have

Experience in the Financial Services sector

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high performing team
Significant exposure to stakeholders across Canadian Banking and other business units.
Access to various programs, resources and technology.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, and bonus structure.

Job Skills

Administrative Support, Communication, Data Entry, Detail-Oriented, Email Services, Office Administration, Presentation Software, Spreadsheet Software, Teamwork, Time Management, Word Processing Software

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERSIDE CENTRE, 1871 HOLLIS ST:HALIFAX

City:

Halifax

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

18.75

Employment Type:

Part time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-09-02

Application Deadline:

2026-09-16

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant will provide in-depth support to the Vice President by managing calendars, prioritizing high-impact activities, and overseeing regional communications and operations. They will also coordinate new hire onboarding and ensure compliance with risk and transit routines.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-4 years of experience providing administrative support to senior leaders and possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Skills

Administrative support
Communication
Data entry
Detail-oriented
Email services
Office administration
Presentation software
Spreadsheet software
Teamwork
Time management
Word processing software
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Interpersonal skills
Relationship building
Organizational skills

Benefits

Bonuses
Flexible benefits
Competitive compensation
Bonus structure

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Keywords

Administrative Support
Executive Assistant
Commercial Banking
Microsoft Office
Outlook
Word
Excel
Power Point
Adobe Acrobat
Social Media
Financial Services
Stakeholder Management
Compliance
Risk Management
Onboarding
Documentation Management
Reporting
Budgeting
Event Management
Communication
Time Management
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Teamwork
Client Loyalty
Employee Engagement
Business Results
Banking

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