At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the CEO and President with administrative tasks and governance activities.
- Company: Join a leading philanthropic foundation making a difference in Canada.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, hybrid work, and generous paid time off.
- Other info: Collaborative workplace committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven team focused on social and environmental impact.
- Qualifications: Bilingual in French and English with 3+ years supporting senior leaders.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
The Executive Assistant is a trusted partner to the CEO and President’s Office, ensuring the smooth operation of executive priorities, governance activities, and organizational administration. Acting as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, the EA provides high-level administrative, governance, and logistical support while helping to advance the Foundation’s mission of building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Canada.
What You’ll Do
- Executive & CEO Support: Manage the CEO’s calendar, travel, correspondence, expenses, and competing priorities. Serve as the primary point of contact for the President’s Office and support leadership initiatives, events, and stakeholder engagement.
- Governance & Board Administration: Support the Board of Directors and committees by coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and materials, arranging logistics, taking minutes, and helping maintain effective governance practices.
- Operations & Organizational Coordination: Coordinate workplace services, executive team travel and expenses, document management, and administrative processes that ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
- Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Support cross-functional projects, maintain systems and tools that improve workflow, and contribute to a collaborative, responsive, and service-oriented organizational culture.
What We’re Looking For
A bilingual (French and English) administrative professional with at least three years of experience supporting senior leaders, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, sound judgment, and an interest in governance, philanthropy, and mission-driven work.
What We Offer
Join one of Canada’s leading philanthropic foundations and contribute to meaningful social and environmental impact. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive employer-paid benefits, a 6% pension contribution, generous paid time off, hybrid work flexibility, home office support, wellness programs, and a collaborative, values-driven workplace committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Executive Assistant in Montréal employer: McConnell Foundation
La Fondation est un employeur exceptionnel qui valorise l'engagement et le bien-être de ses employés. En offrant un environnement de travail inclusif et collaboratif, ainsi que des avantages tels qu'un salaire compétitif, des congés généreux et des programmes de mieux-être, elle favorise la croissance professionnelle et personnelle. Rejoindre notre équipe, c'est contribuer à une mission significative tout en bénéficiant d'une culture organisationnelle axée sur l'excellence et la philanthropie.
