Executive Assistant, Risk

Oxford Properties Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Properties Group is looking for a dedicated Executive Assistant to support their SVP of Risk and the Risk team in Toronto. This role involves significant organizational responsibilities, including calendar management and document production, alongside a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience in similar environments and demonstrate exceptional communication skills while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience supporting a senior executive in a large organization.
• Superior MS Office skills required.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendar and travel arrangements across various time zones.
• Support the Operational Risk Committee with agenda management.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

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We are currently looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support Oxford’s SVP, Head of Risk and the Oxford Risk team based at our corporate HQ in Downtown Toronto. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support a very busy and energetic Executive and a 13-member team. Your positive attitude and demeanor, and superior customer service, organizational, project management and problem solving skills will be key to your success in this role.

You will be a key member of an engaged, high-reaching team—part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development, diversity and focuses on long-term growth. We take great pride in leading the industry by earning respect through every interaction, every day. We go above and beyond to protect and grow relationships by anticipating needs, being honest and considerate and valuing customers and colleagues as genuine partners.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Calendar management, travel arrangements across various time zones, booking meetings domestically and internationally and planning events
• Co-ordination of both regular and ad-hoc meetings and events including agenda development and distribution, reservation of meeting rooms, and preparation, compilation and distribution of supporting documents
• Support the administration for coordination of activities related to Oxford’s Operational Risk Committee, including but not limited to agenda and materials management, liaising with teams at a Global Level
• Building strong relationships across the organization, partnering with internal and external stakeholders
• Information management to help manage proposals, inquiries and appropriate distribution and delegation of research
• Execute and assist with projects and special assignments by establishing objectives, determining priorities, managing time, monitoring progress, problem-solving and adjusting plans as required
• Document production including creation of presentations, proposals, and other documents
• Promote a diverse and inclusive culture that prioritizes growth and development, as well as work-life balance
• Assist in the planning of team events and other activities
  
  

To Succeed In This Role, You

• Have 7-10 years’ experience supporting a senior level executive within a large & complex organization
• A post-secondary education (college or university) is preferred
• Possess superior MS Office skills
• Have experience navigating and collaborating through a broader suite of digital tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, etc.
• Excel at balancing competing priorities
• Demonstrate superior customer service skills and possess a relationship builder mentality
• Have experience working in a fast-paced environment and acted as the liaison with internal departments
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently with little to no direction
• Have an eye for detail when writing and editing business documents, communications and presentations
• Work with highly confidential data with both maturity and professionalism
• Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Drive to achieve results and continuously strive to deliver the highest performance through creative thinking
• Thrive in dynamic organizations that constantly evolve and adapt
• Have flexibility to work extra hours on occasion and sometimes on short notice
• Are committed to completing tasks in a timely manner
  
  

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

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