Executive Assistant – Brand Marketing - Temporary

ARC'TERYX; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

RRSP matching

Annual incentive plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

ARC’TERYX is seeking an Executive Assistant to act as a strategic partner to Brand Marketing leadership. The role focuses on scheduling, travel, calendar management, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

You will coordinate international travel, organize meetings and events, and support senior leaders with confidential, discretionary work while maintaining professionalism and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting VP-level or senior leaders.
• Strong business acumen and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Experience managing Executive schedules end-to-end including pre-reads, agendas, and follow-ups.
• Interest in event management and coordinating team events.

Responsibilities

• Exercise sound independent judgment and accountability in decision-making.
• Proactively solve problems and remove obstacles before they arise.
• Build relationships and foster collaboration across levels.
• Learn and adapt quickly to new tools and processes.
• Navigate cross-functional dynamics with professionalism during pivots or changes.
• Provide executive administrative support with scheduling and calendar management.
• Manage inbox and draft correspondence for timely communication.
• Organize international and domestic travel arrangements.
• Coordinate complex market visits and event logistics.
• Develop agendas, meeting minutes, and presentation materials.
• Coordinate onsite/offsite meetings and team-building events with internal/third-party resources.
• Support cross-functional teams on company-wide initiatives.
• Organize and submit expense reports promptly.
• Represent the organization professionally with integrity.

Skills

Executive support

Strategic partnership

Discretion & confidentiality

Problem solving

Relationship building

Communication

Travel coordination

Event management

Calendar management

Multitime-zone coordination

Independent judgment

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Please note this is a temporary full time role ending in October 2027.

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 – Brand Marketing – Temporary 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 manner
• Remaining 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 – Brand Marketing - Temporary?

• 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 year’s 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

Compensation:

The salary range for this role CAD$82,000 - $108,000

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay isdeterminedby your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’recommitted to fair,equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance.Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

• Health &wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing -RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc’teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & Flexibilit** y** - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program(dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Growth, community & gear** **- Professional development opportunities, Arc’teryx Academies(outdoor skill-building events),Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals(exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

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.

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