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Executive Assistant to the CEO

SmartLayer Business Solutions

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Job summary

A fast-paced tech company is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO in a strategic role. This position requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. The role offers significant influence and visibility at the executive level, making it ideal for someone looking to make a real impact in a growing business.

Qualifications

  • 3 - 7+ years as an EA or Chief of Staff-level operator supporting senior execs.
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-change environments, preferably in tech or startups.
  • Ability to juggle priorities and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the CEO’s calendar, inbox, meetings, and travel.
  • Help prepare for key meetings and track follow-ups.
  • Act as a bridge between the CEO and internal teams.

Skills

Communication
Organization
Strategic Thinking
Discretion
Adaptability

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 careers@smartlayer.ca.
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