Executive Assistant – Brand Marketing

ARC'TERYX; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor recreation company in North Vancouver is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Brand Marketing team. The role requires excellent time management, strong emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage complex schedules and travel arrangements. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders. This position offers a salary of CAD$82,000 – CAD$102,000 with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting VP-level or senior leaders.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong business acumen.
• Expertise in managing complex schedules and travel coordination.

Responsibilities

• Exercise sound independent judgment in decision-making.
• Provide exceptional executive administrative support with a proactive approach.
• Manage inbox and draft correspondence for timely communication.

Skills

Time management

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office skills

Job description

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As an Executive Assistant, you are a strategic partner and trusted extension of the Brand team. You demonstrate sound judgment, accountability, and discretion in every interaction. Highly organized and proactive, you excel at anticipating needs, solving problems, and managing complex competing priorities. Your expertise in scheduling, travel coordination, and time management ensures seamless operations and maximizes the leader’s impact. Through clear, timely communication and a solution-oriented approach, you create an environment where the executive and their network can thrive. Adaptable and composed under pressure, you navigate shifting priorities with confidence while contributing to project coordination and team success. You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic, and hyper-growth environment.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet Your Future Team:

You will be working directly with the leader you support in Brand Marketing and will partner with a team of high-performing Executive Assistants in providing exceptional support to our senior leadership team across the organization.

If you were in the Executive Assistant role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Exercising sound independent judgment and accountability in decision-making
• Acting as a proactive problem solver, anticipating needs and removing obstacles before they arise
• Building strong relationships and fostering a positive, collaborative attitude across all levels
• Demonstrating curiosity to learn and adapt quickly to new tools, processes, and priorities
• Navigating team and cross-functional dynamics with professionalism and making sound judgment when pivots or changes are required
• Providing exceptional executive administrative support with scheduling and calendar management with a proactive approach based on business priorities
• Managing inbox and drafting correspondence to ensure timely communication and prioritization
• Organizing international and domestic travel arrangements
• Coordinating complex market visits
• Developing agendas, meeting minutes, and presentation materials
• Organizing onsite/ offsite meetings and team building events, and coordinating internal resources and third-party vendors as needed in the execution of the event
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to assist in moving forward company-wide initiatives
• Organizing and submitting expense reports in a timely mannerRemaining highly professional and representing the organization with integrity

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Working towards your own professional development goals based on your areas of interest in the business
• Assisting and communicating with the leaders you support in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation

Are you our next Executive Assistant?

• You have 3 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting VP-level or senior leaders.
• You are highly skilled in Microsoft Office and demonstrate strong business acumen
• You excel at time management and naturally apply sound judgment and prioritization when juggling competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• You demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• You have several years of experience managing Executive’s schedule end-to-end—pre-reads, agendas, and follow-ups are second nature to you
• You think creatively and act with a sense of urgency when solving problems.
• You build relationships easily and enjoy creating partnerships across the organization
• You communicate effectively and have exceptional interpersonal skills
• You are highly organized and stay current with the latest Office tools
• You bring an interest in event management and can organize team events with attention to detail
• You have a knack for managing complex international travel, including multi-leg itineraries and frequent changes
• You are flexible and willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays to support a global business
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

$82,000 – $102,000 a year

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD$82,000 – CAD$102,000 at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates with demonstrated expertise that is above job requirements or who bring exceptional directly transferable experience.

Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program and benefits that we offer.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

Leave it Better

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