Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Officer

Northbridge Financial Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Northbridge Financial Corporation as an Executive Assistant to the CIO. You will support the IT department's operations by managing administrative tasks and projects. This hybrid role offers flexibility, competitive salary, and benefits focused on your well-being and career growth. Northbridge values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible health benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Pension plans

Wellness programs

Educational assistance

Donation matching

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Senior Administrative or Executive Assistant.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI.
• Experience coordinating meetings and travel logistics.

Responsibilities

• Support CIO and IT leadership team with high-level administrative tasks.
• Manage calendars, coordinate travel, and prepare reports.
• Assist in budget tracking and event coordination.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Relationship Building

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Executive Assistant

As the Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), you will play a key role in supporting the effective operation of the Information Technology department. You’ll provide high-level administrative support to the CIO and IT leadership team, managing calendars, coordinating travel, preparing reports and presentations, and handling confidential communications.

You’ll also support departmental operations, including budget tracking, event coordination, and special projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys being a trusted partner to senior leadership.

We want your talent!

If you are great at :

Communicating clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally

Managing multiple priorities and staying organized under pressure

Taking initiative and anticipating the needs of others

Building strong relationships across teams and departments

Maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment

Being a team player who brings positivity and professionalism to every task

And you have :

3-5 years of experience as a Senior Administrative or Executive Assistant

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Power BI

Excellent keyboarding and data entry skills

Strong business acumen and attention to detail

Experience coordinating meetings, events, and travel logistics

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how :

Hybrid work! you get to work from the office and at home 50 / 50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.

We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!

We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.

We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.

NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

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Who we are :

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference?Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.