Executive Assistant

Octopus Pod; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Octopus Pod is seeking a dynamic Executive Assistant for a hybrid role at Pluvo's Ottawa HQ. This position transcends typical administrative duties, requiring proactive problem-solving and seamless support for C-suite executives. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in managing complex schedules, anticipating needs, and thriving under pressure, with a clear growth path toward Chief of Staff.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Full health and dental

Company-paid travel

Home office setup stipend

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Clear growth path to Chief of Staff

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience supporting C-suite leaders, ideally in a startup.
• Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for errors.
• Available and responsive even after hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars, ensuring focus and efficiency.
• Prepare materials, send follow-ups, and track action items.
• Assist with scheduling and planning of events and trips.

Skills

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Google Workspace

HubSpot

Jira

Notion

Monday.com

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Base pay range

CA$60,000.00/yr - CA$80,000.00/yr

At Octopus Pod, we help founders find the right hands when the chaos of scaling gets real. We're partnering with Pluvo—a fast-growing startup reimagining financial planning through human-centred AI. They just closed a fresh round and are moving fast: packed calendars, investor calls, and no margin for error.

We're helping them find an Executive Assistant who doesn't just "support" the team - they run the cockpit. You'll be the glue across leadership, ensuring their days run with clarity and momentum.

This isn't your average admin role. It's ideal for someone on the path to Chief of Staff—someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and knows how to anticipate needs before they're spoken.

This is a hybrid role, primarily based at Pluvo's Ottawa HQ. You'll be in the room where decisions happen—and sometimes on the road with execs in places like San Francisco or NYC. Travel-readiness is a must.

Requirements

• Own the calendar, like air traffic control. Keep execs focused by running schedules, flagging conflicts early, and keeping investor calls, demos, and deep work time in perfect sync.
• Keep the playbook running. Prep materials, send follow-ups, track action items—so nothing slips between the cracks
• Light support for the full exec bench. Beyond the CEO/CFO, you'll assist the CTO/COO with scheduling and coordination. Travel like a pro. Plan investor trips, offsites, and internal events like a seasoned concierge.
• Maintain HubSpot hygiene. Add contacts, update lead records, and prep execs with the context they need to walk into every meeting with confidence.
• Personal support when needed. Light errands or admin tasks to keep the CEO focused on growth, not groceries
• Anticipate, communicate, unblock. You'll flag bottlenecks, surface risks, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks
  
  

You'll Thrive Here If You

• Have 4+ years of experience supporting C-suite leaders (ideally at a startup or VC-backed company).
• Can juggle five things and still catch the sixth before it hits the floor.
• Have a sharp eye for details—typos in invites or misaligned decks don't stand a chance.
• Can handle strong personalities with calm, confident energy.
• Know your way around Google Workspace, Notion, Monday.com, Jira, and especially HubSpot.
• Are available and responsive—even after hours if needed.
• Have a car and a valid license (some in-person errands required).
• Are thinking three steps ahead and ready to grow into a Chief of Staff
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full health and dental
• Company-paid travel (flights, hotels, per diems)
• Home office setup stipend
• Quarterly bonus eligibility
• Clear growth path to Chief of Staff

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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