Executive Assistant to CEO — On-Site, Kitchener

Canadian Solar SSES (Canada) Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar is seeking an Executive Assistant to support our CEO in a fast-moving environment. This hands-on role combines traditional EA duties with building structure and improving workflows, keeping priorities organized and moving.

You will manage calendars, prepare meetings, handle travel, and coordinate communications while ensuring information stays organized and timely for leadership decisions. Hybrid collaboration and professional discretion are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, coordination or EA role.
• Experience supporting leaders, managing calendars and travel.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 tools and a digital, Teams-based environment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proactive, forward-thinking problem solver with a collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, meetings and priorities for a senior executive and other leaders as needed.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person meetings, agendas and logistics.
• Arrange travel itineraries, accommodation and transport per executive preferences.
• Support inbox and priority management, flag items and track actions.
• Draft, proofread and format documents, presentations and correspondence.
• Turn inputs into polished meeting materials and presentations.
• Prepare agendas, pre-reads and track follow-ups from meetings.
• Help design effective meeting rhythms and communication flows.
• Support planning and delivery of leadership meetings and events.
• Act as professional point of contact with discretion for stakeholders.

Skills

Calendar management

Meeting coordination

Prioritization

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Professional demeanor

Proactive mindset

Team collaboration

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Canadian Solar is seeking an Executive Assistant to support our CEO in a fast-moving environment. This hands-on role combines traditional EA duties with building structure and improving workflows, keeping priorities organized and moving.

You will manage calendars, prepare meetings, handle travel, and coordinate communications while ensuring information stays organized and timely for leadership decisions. Hybrid collaboration and professional discretion are expected.