Executive Assistant

Western Irrigation District-Strathmore, Canadá

About us

Western Irrigation District is a small business in Strathmore, AB. We are professional, agile, and our goal is to Enhance the Executive Team with and energetic professional.

Our work environment includes:

  • Modern office setting
  • Food provided

Job Overview - 6 month contract with potential to become permanent

The Executive Assistant will perform a variety of administrative tasks and support our company’s senior-level managers.

Ultimately, you will contribute to the efficiency of our business by providing personalized and timely support to executive members.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Act as the point of contact among executives, employees, Board members and other external partners
  • Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner
  • Manage executives’ calendars and set up meetings
  • Prepare Board packages for monthly meetings, take notes in the meetings and prepare minutes immediately following the meeting

Take notes in all management meetings and prepare task timelines and action items and distribute them following the meeting

Make travel and accommodation arrangements for internal staff, Board, or visitors coming to the office when needed

Act as backup for admin staff screening and direct phone calls and distribute correspondence

Organize and maintain the paper flow of the management team.

Requirements and Skills

Experience in corporate communications

Advanced knowledge of all MS Office products

Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Post-secondary training in communications is a definite asset

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Discretion and confidentiality

High School degree

Post-Secondary diploma or certification in a similar field is an asset

A good executive assistant must be resourceful, innovative, and proactive to support their executive leaders. They must think independently to make decisions under pressure, and they need to have good communication skills to share information with their supervisor efficiently and effectively.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $58,888.00-$62,242.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location