Executive Assistant

New School Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a detail-oriented individual to support the CEO in a dynamic environment. This role involves optimizing schedules, managing travel, and preparing materials for meetings. You'll be instrumental in establishing communication with partners and stakeholders while identifying areas for improvement. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating a kinder, healthier food system through plant-based alternatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in administration, operations, or logistics.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Optimize daily schedule for CEO and manage travel arrangements.
• Prepare meeting materials and ensure timely follow-up actions.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

At New School Foods, our mission is to accelerate the transition to a kinder, healthier, alt-protein-first food system. Using our proprietary production technology, we create zero-compromise meat alternatives designed to enable global impact. Our healthy, whole-cut, plant-based filets are made to look, cook, taste and flake just like fish. All with a lower carbon footprint, and zero harm to the ocean.

About The Role

Working alongside our CEO, you will play key part in growing New School. We are looking for someone who obsesses over the details and loves building connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize daily schedule for CEO.
• Manage travel arrangements.
• Prepare and share materials ahead of meetings; including presentation decks, briefs, and other communications as needed.
• Own meeting follow up actions and ensure timely delivery.
• Establish ongoing communication with partners, investors, stakeholders etc.
• Identify areas for improvement and suggest solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of demonstrated experience in administration, operations, logistics, sales, or similar roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication is a necessity.
• Superb organizational and project management skills.
• Experience in startups or restaurants is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

This position is based in office at our Toronto, Canada HQ.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture as we know that diverse teams build better products and generate better ideas. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to [e-mail].