Executive Assistant supporting the CEO and Owner at Giffen Consulting, a company providing engineering solutions. Role requires high confidentiality, strong organizational skills, and relationship management.
Responsibilities
Handle information with an extremely high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, including managing schedules, appointments, expenses, and travel arrangements.
Maintain the Outlook Calendar, ensuring all meetings are scheduled efficiently and conflicts are resolved promptly.
Track and follow up on key tasks, conversations, and strategic initiatives.
Serve as a gatekeeper and liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
Prepare, edit and format reports, presentations, memos, and other executive communications.
Perform administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, and managing office supplies to ensure a well-functioning office environment.
Organize and support high-level meetings by preparing agendas, meeting briefs, taking minutes, and ensuring action items are managed through to completion.
Handle confidential and time-sensitive information with discretion and care.
Leverage AI tools to improve workflow efficiency.
Assist in process automation and CRM management (HubSpot).
Assist with personal and business admin tasks to ensure maximum focus and productivity.
Manage company season ticket packages, including assignment and distribution of tickets and the company condo.
Requirements
At least 8+ years’ experience as an Executive Assistant or in a senior administrative role directly supporting top executives.
Experience supporting founders or C-suite executives in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment.
Post-secondary diploma in Business, Communications, Administration or similar an asset
Experience planning multi-day events, meetings and conferences.
Technology adept and skilled in using various digital tools and platforms.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)
Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to shift priorities and multitask.
Experience working independently.
Exceptional communicator, both written and verbal.
Experience working with highly confidential information discreetly and diplomatically.
Ability to flex your work location and/or hours to meet the needs of the CEO & Owner.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic work environment.
A customer-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills to interact positively with colleagues and clients alike.
Comfortable using AI tools to boost productivity (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, scheduling assistants): you leverage technology to move faster, not slower.
Benefits
Connect through monthly continuous performance management meetings
Encourage continual learning through courses and conferences
Support professional designation certification
Invest in our people through a variety of corporate programs
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