Bilingual Executive Assistant

Altis Recruitment; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly organized Bilingual Executive Assistant to support a dynamic Director in a Crown corporation. This vital role involves managing high-level scheduling, coordinating committee processes, and overseeing confidential tasks. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating outstanding organizational skills and discretion. Join a purpose-driven team where your contributions will significantly impact community engagement and strategic initiatives. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about administrative excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of executive-level administrative support experience.
• Experience in a museum or government environment is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to prepare professional presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative operations of the Director’s office efficiently.
• Organize and support committee meetings and documentation.
• Prepare high-level correspondence and manage travel itineraries.

Skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Pro

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Proactive mindset

Education

Diploma in secretarial or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$70,000.00/yr - CA$85,000.00/yr

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Senior Recruitment Partner - Broader Public Sector & Healthcare

Altis Recruitment is seeking a highly organized and experienced Bilingual Executive Assistant to support our client, a Crown corporation, in providing dedicated assistance to the Director within a dynamic, purpose-driven environment. This key role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of the Director’s office and plays a vital part in advancing strategic initiatives focused on community engagement, collection development, and collaborative leadership.

Acting as a trusted administrative partner, the Bilingual Executive Assistant will manage high-level scheduling, internal and external communications, and a broad range of confidential tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating acquisition committee processes, preparing board documentation, overseeing meeting logistics, and supporting budgetary functions. A deep commitment to professionalism, accuracy, and discretion is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the administrative operations of the Director’s office, ensuring efficiency and responsiveness
• Organize and support various committees, including meeting logistics and documentation
• Prepare, review, and manage high-level correspondence, reports, proposals, and briefing materials
• Draft and format documents for board meetings and the organization’s annual report
• Plan and coordinate complex travel itineraries, schedules, and meetings
• Maintain organized and up-to-date filing and records systems
• Provide support for budget tracking, reconciliation, and financial documentation
• Create engaging and polished presentations using Microsoft Office tools
• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Director
• Record meeting minutes and ensure appropriate follow-up on action items

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in executive-level administrative support
• Previous experience in a museum, cultural institution, or government environment considered a strong asset
• Familiarity with federal Crown corporations is an asset
• Proven track record in preparing professional presentations, reports, and official communications
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Pro

Skills & Abilities:

• Bilingual (English and French) with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative working relationships
• Proactive, resourceful, and results-driven mindset
• Comfortable navigating complex administrative processes and meeting tight deadlines

Education:

• Diploma in secretarial, business administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries
• Government Relations Services

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