Executive Assistant

CN360; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railroad company in Montreal is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Senior Vice-President and manage office operations. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, managing schedules, and preparing documentation. Candidates should have a college degree and at least 7 years of administrative experience. The role offers a supportive work environment focused on safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Paid training

Supportive culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of administrative or office management experience.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Must possess strong decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate general office operations and support new staff onboarding.
• Manage SVP’s calendar and arrange travel.
• Prepare organizational charts and plan events.
• Ensure deadlines are met and maintain organized filing systems.

Skills

Discretion

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time Management

Education

College Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Visio

Power PDF Advanced

Job description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely - helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long‑term careers are built on, and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close‑knit, safety‑focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant is responsible for coordinating general office operations, scheduling appointments and meetings, and supporting the onboarding process of new staff. Additional tasks include updating organizational charts, purchasing office supplies, research and coordination for meeting briefs and bios, and various ad‑hoc requests. The incumbent supports the Senior Vice‑President and Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer and coordinates special events such as town halls and training seminars.

Main Responsibilities

Executive Assistant Tasks

Calendar and Email Administration

• Manage SVP’s complex and frequently changing calendar and travel arrangements
• Coordinate upcoming trips and expense submissions
• Conduct research to prepare and gather briefing materials, agendas and decks for all executive‑level meetings
• Ensure that quarterly and monthly team meetings are scheduled well in advance
• Develop and maintain alert systems for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests, projects and events
• Maintain an organized filing system for various documents

Office Coordination

• Prepare organizational charts and analysis for each function within departments on a quarterly basis
• Plan and coordinate training seminars, town halls, holiday and summer events for the various teams
• Verify and approve travel expenses of SVP’s direct reports
• Process invoices and ensure payments to suppliers are completed within deadlines
• Manage office resources including copiers, IT equipment, stationary supplies
• Maintain and update email distribution lists, as well as permission lists for booking conference rooms
• Update and coordinate seating plans and move requests with Facilities Coordinator
• Produce communications to inform employees on important items, such as job openings and events
• Main contact for questions and order requests from the supporting teams
• Ensure support for ad‑hoc projects

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent is required to move and organise office supplies approximately 10% of the time. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of administrative or office management experience

Education/Certification/Designation

• College Degree

Competencies

• High level of discretion and judgement around sensitive and confidential information
• Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience
• Shares information
• Makes informed and timely decisions to get things done
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to enable higher productivity
• Cultivates relationships
• Solves problems using analytical thinking
• Responds with agility
• Displays a customer‑centric attitude
• Time Management
• Demonstrates organisational abilities and attention to detail

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• General computer skills
• Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)
• Org Chart Plus, Visio
• Power PDF Advanced
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for its customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN’s network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000‑mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don’t meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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