Administrative Assistant

Canadian Tire; Toronto; On-site; CAD 31,684 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Product discounts

Triangle Learning Academy access

Canadian Tire Profit Sharing

$5,000/year in mental health benefits for eligible employees

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is looking for an Administrative Assistant for a 12-month contract in Toronto, ON. This position involves providing comprehensive administrative support to senior executives in Technical Governance and Engineering.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years’ experience in fast-paced environments, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include an hourly rate of $23.00–$37.00, product discounts, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting VP-level executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly self-sufficient, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality while working with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily administrative support to senior leaders.
• Oversee executive schedules leveraging Microsoft Outlook.
• Manage all administrative aspects of meeting setups.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Project management skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP Concur

Copilot

Job description

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a 12-month contract in Toronto, ON. This role provides comprehensive administrative and organizational support to senior executives within the Technical Governance and Engineering groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver daily administrative support to senior leaders, including scheduling meetings, coordinating on-site events, and managing communications.
• Oversee intricate executive schedules leveraging Microsoft Outlook, providing feedback and suggestions on various time management techniques.
• Manage all administrative aspects of meeting setup (A/V equipment, catering), guest logistics, expense reporting, travel arrangements, filing system improvements, and supply ordering.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and reliable responses.
• Maintain financial and budget documentation using Excel.
• Support onboarding of new employees.
• Coordinate team events and quarterly meetings.

Requirements

• 5+ years supporting VP-level executives in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Familiarity with SAP Concur and Copilot is an asset.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and project management abilities.
• Highly self-sufficient, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to establish valuable relationships within the organization.
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality while working with senior leaders.
• Positive attitude, resilience under pressure, and willingness to monitor emails occasionally outside regular hours.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly rate: $23.00 – $37.00 per hour. Benefits include career growth opportunities, product discounts, Triangle Learning Academy access, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, retirement and savings programs, and $5,000/year in mental health benefits for eligible employees.