Administrative Assistant (1 Year Contract)

Capital One Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto seeks an Administrative Assistant for a 1-year contract. The role involves managing executive schedules, organizing meetings, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience and strong skills in Google and Microsoft Office. This position offers a hybrid work environment and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Work From Home allowance

Mental health coverage

Tuition subsidies

Qualifications

• 2 years of administrative experience required.
• Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing calendars for executives.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex schedules and calendar for executives.
• Organize logistics for executive meetings.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare expense reports.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto,Toronto, Ontario, Administrative Assistant (1 Year Contract)

About Capital One Canada

For over 20 years, we’ve been on a mission to change banking for good and build relationships by making credit accessible, simple, intuitive and rewarding. We want to help Canadians succeed with credit, because we believe in people — in our customers, in our associates, and in talent like you!

About the Team

Capital One is looking for an exceptionally bright, multitasking, and self-motivated experienced Administrative Support Assistant III to support 3 to 5 executives in a fast-paced tech-savvy environment. You will partner with multiple executives to handle administrative tasks freeing up their time to focus on department and company goals. A quick thinker, your flexibility and adaptability are key to constantly changing demands and priorities. You are resourceful and autonomous when taking on new tasks and projects relying on problem‑solving skills to make it all work! As the gatekeeper and extension of your executive leaders, you will frequently find yourself in the center of everything that happens on the team. You are extremely pivotal to the success of a well‑run, efficient, productive and happy team.

About the Role

In this role, you are a jack of all trades! Administrative Assistants perform an array of administrative functions critical to running an organization efficiently. You will strategically manage your executives’ complex schedules through prioritization and organization. You will handle travel arrangements, create expense reports, and disseminate information. Your communication will be personable while still getting your point across. As team ambassador, you are proficient in writing and proof‑reading with impeccable grammar and composition.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide heavy and detailed proactive calendar management for multiple executives, interacting with both internal and external leaders, assistants and other stakeholders to coordinate a variety of complex executive meetings. This will include accurate and verified subjects, attendees, supporting documentation and preparation, demonstrating flexibility and problem‑solving abilities to adjust or prioritize schedules based on last‑minute changes
• Organize and coordinate logistics of executive meetings, events and offsites through heavy partnership and collaboration with other departments. Logistics include catering, room/venue booking, audio/video and other essential services as needed to ensure meetings run smoothly
• Coordinate travel arrangements and create expense reports in a timely manner using Capital One systems
• Assist leaders with the preparation and distribution of presentation material
• Prepare professional business communication documents including memos, letters, and emails
• Answer incoming calls and provide support as required by capturing detailed, inclusive messages that allow the executive to respond effectively
• Potentially screen executive emails to support prioritization
• Build and maintain good business relationships with executives and administrative staff across our various organizations
• Participate in general administrative duties (copying and faxing), distributing mail, ordering supplies, coordinating meals, managing celebratory events, ad‑hoc projects, committees and/or group events
• Maintain the highest level of customer service externally and internally across the entire business
• Promote a fun and team‑oriented work environment

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
• At least 2 years of Administrative experience
• At least 2 years of experience in Google Suite or Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• At least 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant in a fast‑paced environment
• At least 3+ years of calendar management supporting multiple executives
• At least 1+ years of experience in Google Suite
• At least 1+ year of meeting and event planning experience
• Experience setting up video conference and Zoom/Skype technology for meeting user
• Experience planning ahead and managing time effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Excellent organizational skills

You Should Apply if you:

• Have worked with, and represented, the most senior leaders in an organization with success and the highest level of professionalism
• Can take what others see as chaos and create a clear plan through organization and attention to detail
• Gain deep personal satisfaction from problem solving, driving results and ensuring a job well done
• Are exceptionally detail‑oriented, easily finding typos and correcting inaccuracies and inconsistencies
• Never let the smallest of things slip through the cracks
• Are proactive, finding ways around, through, or over any hurdle in your path
• Are a multitasker, juggling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining your focus and comfort with evolving priorities
• Gain energy from helping and supporting people through problem solving
• Are a skilled written and verbal communicator
• Have a growth mindset, are able to learn from your mistakes and are always seeking new knowledge
• Are not one to focus on what went wrong but rather what you can do better next time around to prevent negative outcomes from happening again
• Love doing things efficiently
• Constantly strive to make things better

Working at Capital One

Enjoy a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office. Build a comfortable workspace with our one‑time, Work From Home allowance and enjoy our head office located conveniently across the street from Union Station.

Live well—physically, financially and emotionally. Receive support for you and those who are most important to you, with full coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. With up to $3000 in mental health coverage and up to $5000 in tuition subsidies per year—and much more—you’ll discover that Capital One is committed to helping you live your best life.

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Capital One Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants and will meet the needs of those requiring reasonable accommodations.

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