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Assistant, Executive

  • 707 Flight Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3H 1C6, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type
Full-time
Experience
5+ years of experience in an administrative support role, preferably for senior leadership
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Build a Career You’re Proud Of

Join a company where your organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities make a difference every day. As an Executive Assistant, you will support senior leaders through effective scheduling, communication, and administrative coordination.

What you’ll do:

  • Serve as the primary administrative contact for day-to-day office needs
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting
  • Manage incoming requests and help prioritize competing demands
  • Coordinate office supplies, equipment, furniture and shared resources
  • Coordinate meeting rooms, catering and room setups
  • Liaise with Facilities, IT, Security, HR, Finance and external vendors
  • Coordinate office maintenance, repairs and service requests

  • Coordinate employee communications related to business unit activities

  • Assist in planning town halls, team events, and leadership meetings
  • Assist in coordinating employee events, celebrations and engagement activities 
  • Welcome and coordinate visitors, customers and executives

  • Maintain confidential information and records 

What you’ll need:

  • 5+ years of experience in an administrative support role, preferably for senior leadership
  • Experience coordinating office operations, workplace services, events, meetings or administrative projects.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Communicates professionally and effectively with executives, employees, customers, vendors and other stakeholders.
  • Anticipates needs, identifies issues and takes appropriate action with minimal supervision.
  • Builds positive working relationships across departments and provides responsive, customer-focused service.
  • Adjusts effectively to changing priorities and operates comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools
  • Ensures accuracy in scheduling, correspondence, presentations, records, purchasing and administrative processes.
  • High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information
  • Takes responsibility for assigned activities, follows through on commitments and ensures requests are resolved or appropriately escalated.
  • Maintains a polished, approachable and service-oriented presence when representing senior leadership and the organization.
  • Ability to learn and navigate enterprise systems, office technologies and internal administrative processes.
  • Experience working in a large, complex or multi-department organization is preferred.

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and communication management. They are also responsible for overseeing daily office operations, facilities coordination, and planning various team events and meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in an administrative support role, ideally supporting senior leadership. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational, communication, and time management skills are essential for this position.

Skills

  • Administrative support
  • Scheduling
  • Travel coordination
  • Expense reporting
  • Office management
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Video conferencing
  • Event planning
  • Vendor management
  • Confidentiality
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Organizational skills

Benefits

  • On-the-job training
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Excellent benefits

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Categories

  • Administrative
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Executive Assistant
  • Administrative Support
  • Office Operations
  • Travel Coordination
  • Expense Reporting
  • Facilities Management
  • Event Planning
  • Microsoft Office
  • Video Conferencing
  • Vendor Liaison
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Time Management
  • Confidentiality
  • Aerospace
  • MRO Services
  • Town Halls
  • Enterprise Systems
  • Workplace Services

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