Executive Assistant to CEO — 14-Month Contract | Hybrid

samdesk; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

samdesk is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support to the CEO on a temporary basis. The role includes managing the CEO's calendar, travel, communications, and priorities to keep leadership focused on growth and strategy.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of EA experience, strong organization, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The position is hybrid based in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in an administrative/office support role.
• Proven organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Google Workspace (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic startup environment.
• Discretion and professionalism with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the CEO's calendar, balancing scheduling requests and priorities.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling and logistics.
• Organize travel arrangements: flights, accommodations, itineraries, and logistics.
• Prepare, format and proofread documents, presentations, and correspondence.
• Triage the CEO's inbox and respond or escalate as needed.
• Take meeting notes and follow up on action items.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Google Workspace

Prioritization

Discretion

Experience as EA/administrative role

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

samdesk is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support to the CEO on a temporary basis. The role includes managing the CEO's calendar, travel, communications, and priorities to keep leadership focused on growth and strategy.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of EA experience, strong organization, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The position is hybrid based in Edmonton, AB, Canada.