Senior technology executive assistant job details | purolator

Purolator; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to partner with the CTO and Technology Leadership Team. You will provide senior-level executive support, coordinate strategic initiatives, and enhance leadership operations in a fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities include managing complex calendars, preparing reports, and supporting annual planning and governance activities. Proficiency with MS Office 365 and SAP Ariba, plus strong communication and collaboration skills, are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise across senior leadership and external partners.
• Proven organizational, multitasking, and calendar management abilities in a high-demand setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, travel arrangements, expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and other executive support activities.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-up activities.
• Organize team events and leadership offsites, and support planning sessions.
• Create and consolidate reports, forecasts, dashboards, and other materials for leadership decisions.

Skills

Executive support

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office 365

SAP Ariba

Job description

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver - it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Description

Reporting to the Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, the Senior Executive Assistant serves as a trusted partner to the CTO and Technology Leadership Team, providing executive support, strategic coordination, and leadership operations support. The successful candidate is highly organized, proactive, and resourceful, with exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Executive Support & Operations

• Manage calendars, travel arrangements, expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and other executive support activities.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-up activities.
• Organize team events, planning sessions, leadership offsites, and special initiatives.
• Create, maintain, and consolidate reports, forecasts, dashboards, and other materials to support leadership decision-making.

Strategic Coordination & Leadership Team Support

• Serve as a central coordination point for Technology Leadership Team priorities, strategic and governance initiatives, and cross-functional activities.
• Track leadership action items, decisions, commitments, and key deliverables to ensure timely execution and follow-up.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, business reviews, and operational reporting activities.

Executive Communications

• Draft executive communications, leadership updates, executive summaries, and speaking notes by synthesizing information from multiple sources.
• Develop presentations and content for Board, executive, and leadership meetings.

AI & Productivity Enablement

• Leverage approved AI and productivity tools to support executive communications, presentations, reporting and meeting summaries
• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance executive and team effectiveness through automation, emerging technologies, and productivity tools.

• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office 365, including Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and SAP Ariba.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners.
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail, resourcefulness, and excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to make informed decisions independently.
• The ability to prioritize tasks effectively to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

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POSTING DETAILS
Location: 530 - Corporate
Working Conditions: Office Environment

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.

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We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.

Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.