About Our Client:
Our client is a North American leader in the building materials space.
Position Scope:
Our client is seeking a dynamic Executive Assistant to the President & CEO to provide strategic and operational support in a fast-paced, transforming business environment. This elevated role combines traditional Executive Assistant responsibilities with elements of a Chief of Staff role, requiring a candidate who is proactive, tech-savvy, and capable of contributing to strategic initiatives.
The ideal candidate will act as the President & CEO’s trusted partner, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across the organization, managing board-level interactions, refining presentations, and staying attuned to innovative business tools.
This is a hybrid role – 4 days in office.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Act as the President & CEO’s right hand, collaborating on key priorities and strategic initiatives.
- Manage the office, ensuring seamless operations, confidentiality, and excellence in all activities.
- Refine and develop executive-level presentations, ensuring clarity and substance.
- Serve as the President’s “eyes and ears” while traveling extensively, keeping a pulse on organizational dynamics.
- Coordinate and prepare materials for board meetings, maintaining direct contact with board members.
- Leverage advanced technology tools and platforms to enhance processes and decision-making.
- Communicate effectively with executives, board members, industry partners, associations and internal team members, ensuring alignment across key stakeholders.
- Provide strategic input and support for initiatives, helping the President stay ahead of industry trends.
- Facilitate and manage projects, ensuring timely execution and high-quality outcomes.
- Uphold absolute integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all interactions.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Keen business acumen.
- Advanced proficiency with modern tools and platforms, including AI applications.
- Advanced quantitative skills.
- High energy, a proactive approach, and a sense of urgency in executing tasks.
- Very strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the executive team, board members, and other stakeholders.
- Professional demeanor, integrity, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Comfortable interacting with senior leadership in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
Education and Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior-level support role, such as an Executive Assistant or similar position.
- University degree preferred.
- Fluency in French could be a strong asset.
- Experience managing board-level communications and materials.
- Proven track record of working effectively with executives in a high-pressure environment.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please send your resume to Aman Sodi at [email protected]
Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
Aman Sodi
Job ID
City
- Etobicoke, ON
Remuneration
Competitive compensation package + benefits
Aman Sodi
Job ID
City
- Etobicoke, ON
Remuneration
Competitive compensation package + benefits 