Senior Executive Assistant to VP, Regulatory Office

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide senior-level support to the VP, Head of Regulatory Office. This fast-paced role requires strong judgment, discretion, and proactive prioritization to keep work moving effectively.

The EA will manage a complex calendar, coordinate meetings and materials, support executive and Board activities, and assist the broader Regulatory Office team with administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a senior Executive Assistant supporting a VP or similar executive in a complex, fast-paced corporate environment.
• Ability to anticipate needs, plan ahead, and manage ambiguity while keeping senior leaders ahead of priorities.
• Exceptional calendar management, organization, attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Act as a proactive extension of the VP, anticipating needs and upcoming meetings.
• Manage a complex calendar across Regulatory Office and Global Compliance.
• Coordinate meetings, travel and logistics with materials and context for effective preparation.
• Handle correspondence and action items with prudent escalation as needed.
• Build relationships with senior leaders, boards, and internal partners to enable timely regulatory interactions.
• Maintain discretion with sensitive regulatory and Board information.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Stakeholder coordination

Discretion

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Job description

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide senior-level support to the VP, Head of Regulatory Office. This fast-paced role requires strong judgment, discretion, and proactive prioritization to keep work moving effectively.

The EA will manage a complex calendar, coordinate meetings and materials, support executive and Board activities, and assist the broader Regulatory Office team with administrative tasks.