Administrative Assistant jobs in Canada

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to provide outstanding support to an AVP. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 2-5 years of experience, and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing schedules, coordinating travel, and serving as a liaison. This full-time position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive salary range of $49,125 to $81,875 CAD.

Benefits

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of administrative assistant experience with some project management experience preferred.
• Proficiency in all MS Office applications and a proven ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging with senior officers and representatives.
• Excellent organizational skills including meeting planning coordination priority setting and task management.
• Ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations with excellent judgment discretion empathy and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administrative support to AVP and VP level staff.
• Manage complex and frequently changing calendars and schedule meetings.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for foreign travel details.
• Serve as the office manager for staff and assist with departmental events.
• Communicate information between executives and internal/external contacts.
• Manage assigned projects and assist in crafting draft presentations.