Executive Assistant to the CEO

SmartLayer Business Solutions; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic tech company as an Executive Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting the CEO and driving strategic initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence at the executive level in a fast-paced environment. You'll manage schedules, prepare for meetings, and facilitate communication, all while ensuring that the CEO's priorities are met. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make an impact in a high-growth setting, this role is for you. Embrace the challenge and become an indispensable part of a visionary team!

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years as an EA or Chief of Staff-level operator supporting senior execs.
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-change environments, especially in tech or startups.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, inbox, meetings, and travel.
• Prep for key meetings and assist in communications.

Skills

Executive Assistant experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Job description

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Be the Right Hand in a Fast-Paced Tech Company

Job Type: Full-time | Strategic Role | Competitive Salary + Benefits

About Us

We're a hybrid tech firm that goes beyond the typical MSP offering managed IT services, custom software development, and cloud hosting solutions.

The company is scaling fast, and our CEO needs an experienced Executive Assistant who can keep pace, be sharp, and keep everything moving forward.

This isn’t a “calendar & coffee” role. This is a high-trust, high-impact position for someone who can anticipate needs, think strategically, and act fast. If you're looking to play an integral role inside the leadership engine room of a high-growth business, read on.

What You’ll Own

Executive Operations

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, inbox, meetings, travel, and priorities
• Keep things organized, clear, and optimized for action
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion

Strategic Support

• Help prep for key meetings (internal, client, external)
• Track follow-ups, deliverables, and high-level projects
• Assist in crafting internal and external communications (think memos, briefings, updates)

CEO Enablement

• Act as a bridge between the CEO and internal teams
• Own special projects as an extension of the CEO

You Bring

• 3 - 7+ years as an EA or Chief of Staff-level operator supporting senior execs or founders
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-change environments (bonus: tech, startup, agency, or MSP experience)
• Are systems and detail-obsessed,but also see the big picture
• Communicate crisply, both written and verbal
• Know when to flag issues and when to just handle it
• Can juggle priorities without dropping the mission

Why This Role Matters

• You’ll have real influence and visibility at the executive level
• Work closely with a visionary, high-energy CEO and help scale something special
• Be part of a modern, agile company blending tech, strategy, and impact

Ready to Become Indispensable?

• Send your resume and a short intro (bonus: tell us how you’ve helped an exec move faster/smarter) to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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