Executive assistant

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance

Career progression

Health program

Wellness program

Transit program

Free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada, based in Longueuil, Quebec, is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a large operations team. The role requires bilingual English/French proficiency and a proactive, independent work style to coordinate calendars, communications, and travel arrangements on site.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a similar role, strong organizational abilities, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar admin role within a large organization.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Bilingual English/French with solid written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars for senior managers and department leaders.
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the team and meetings.
• Provide administrative support to other departments and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Administrative experience

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why Join The Team?

This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience supporting operations in a large company, to be bilingual, with the desire to be an active member of the team using interpersonal skills, initiatives, autonomy/teamwork, organizational skills and knowledge of office productivity software.

This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Longueuil, and performed exclusively on-site.

What your day to day will look like?

• Manage calendars of the Senior Manager and general managers for the department.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including the executive team of PWC.
• Manage daily activities and determine important matters regarding the incoming information, anticipating needs and aligning priorities to meet goals.
• Handle all communication modalities, prioritizing and responding appropriately.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Book travel arrangements including travel itinerary, hotel and transportation reservations.
• Coordinate special projects and events as assigned.
• Provide administrative support to other departments and staff members as needed.Maintain confidentiality regarding company financial, compensation, and investor relations information.

What do you need to be successful?

• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or similar role with a large operations team, with at least 5 years of experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Sharepoint, Excel, Word PowerPoint, Outlook) and other office software.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules.
• Previous experience in a senior administrative support role is a plus.

Field of studies: Administration, International Administration, Administration/Commerce, Linguistics, Industrial Relations, Public Relations, Human Resources, Secretarial, Translation, Other

Additional Information

• The position may require occasional working outside of standard working hours.
• This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition programHealth and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?