Executive Assistant to the CEO

SmartLayer Business Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic tech firm as an Executive Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting the CEO and driving strategic initiatives. This position offers the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing executive operations, and ensuring seamless communication across teams. You will have the opportunity to influence the company's direction while working closely with a visionary leader. If you are detail-oriented and ready to take on a high-impact role, this is the perfect opportunity for you to become indispensable in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years as an Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-change environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's calendar, inbox, and meetings.
• Assist in preparing for key meetings and tracking deliverables.
• Act as a bridge between the CEO and internal teams.

Skills

Executive Assistance

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality Management

Job description

Be the Right Hand in a Fast-Paced Tech Company

Job Type : Full-time | Strategic Role | Competitive Salary + Benefits

About Us

We're a hybrid tech firm that goes beyond the typical MSP offering managed IT services , custom software development , and cloud hosting solutions .

The company is scaling fast, and our CEO needs an experienced Executive Assistant who can keep pace, be sharp, and keep everything moving forward.

This isn’t a “calendar & coffee” role. This is a high-trust, high-impact position for someone who can anticipate needs, think strategically, and act fast. If you're looking to play an integral role inside the leadership engine room of a high-growth business, read on.

What You’ll Own

Executive Operations

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, inbox, meetings, travel, and priorities
• Keep things organized, clear, and optimized for action
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion

Strategic Support

• Help prep for key meetings (internal, client, external)
• Track follow-ups, deliverables, and high-level projects
• Assist in crafting internal and external communications (think memos, briefings, updates)

CEO Enablement

• Act as a bridge between the CEO and internal teams
• Own special projects as an extension of the CEO

You Bring

• 3 - 7+ years as an EA or Chief of Staff-level operator supporting senior execs or founders
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-change environments (bonus : tech, startup, agency, or MSP experience)
• Are systems and detail-obsessed , but also see the big picture
• Communicate crisply, both written and verbal
• Know when to flag issues and when to just handle it
• Can juggle priorities without dropping the mission

Why This Role Matters

• You’ll have real influence and visibility at the executive level
• Work closely with a visionary, high-energy CEO and help scale something special
• Be part of a modern, agile company blending tech, strategy, and impact

Ready to Become Indispensable?

• Send your resume and a short intro (bonus : tell us how you’ve helped an exec move faster / smarter) to

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