Executive Assistant

Canadian Tire Corporation • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$53,000 - CA$88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support to the SVP, Business Platforms. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in supporting senior leadership. Deliver daily administrative support to senior leaders, including scheduling meetings, coordinating on-site events, and managing communications. Oversee intricate executive schedules leveraging Microsoft Outlook, providing feedback and suggestions on various time management techniques. Manage all administrative aspects of meeting setup (A/V equipment, catering), guest logistics, expense reporting, travel arrangements, filing system improvements, and supply ordering. Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and reliable responses. Maintain financial and budget documentation using Excel. Liaise and coordinate with senior executives, including board members, to ensure alignment on key initiatives and meetings. Handle sensitive financial information with utmost confidentiality and integrity. Support onboarding of new employees. Coordinate team events and quarterly meetings.

Requirements

• 5+ years supporting senior level executives in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks, think creatively, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Highly self-sufficient, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to establish valuable relationships within the organization.
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality while working with senior leaders.
• Positive attitude, resilience under pressure, and willingness to monitor emails occasionally outside regular hours.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SAP Concur and Copilot is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily administrative support to senior leaders, including scheduling meetings, coordinating on-site events, and managing communications.
• Oversee intricate executive schedules leveraging Microsoft Outlook, providing feedback and suggestions on various time management techniques.
• Manage all administrative aspects of meeting setup (A/V equipment, catering), guest logistics, expense reporting, travel arrangements, filing system improvements, and supply ordering.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and reliable responses.
• Maintain financial and budget documentation using Excel.
• Liaise and coordinate with senior executives, including board members, to ensure alignment on key initiatives and meetings.
• Handle sensitive financial information with utmost confidentiality and integrity.
• Support onboarding of new employees.
• Coordinate team events and quarterly meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives
• Continuing Education Programs
• Other perks to support your well-being
• Career growth opportunities
• Product discounts
• store discounts
• supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy
• Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
• retirement and savings programs for eligible employees
• mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families
• total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed