Senior Executive Administrative Assistant

Posted 2 Months Ago
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Markham, ON, CAN
In-Office
60K-85K Annually
Mid level
Energy
The Role
Provide comprehensive executive and personal administrative support to the Canadian President and Global CEO. Responsibilities include calendar and travel management, confidential communications, briefings, reports, presentations, meeting and event coordination, vendor and household logistics, action-item tracking, and special projects. The role requires discretion, proactive problem-solving, strong organization, and the ability to manage competing priorities while improving administrative efficiency and delivering high-touch executive support.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you an exceptionally organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced executive environment? Do you take pride in anticipating needs, managing complex priorities, and creating seamless experiences for senior leaders?

We are seeking a highly professional Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to our Canadian President, and global CEO. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support, offering the opportunity to provide comprehensive coordination of executive business activities, communications, travel, events, and select personal commitments.

The ideal candidate is resourceful, detail-oriented, highly discreet, and able to navigate competing priorities with confidence and professionalism. You will play a critical role in enabling executive effectiveness by managing day-to-day operations, overseeing complex logistics, and ensuring professional and personal commitments are executed seamlessly.

What You'll Do

Executive Support & Coordination

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the President, Canada and Global CEO.
  • Act as a trusted partner, managing both business priorities and select personal commitments with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.
  • Maintain complex and dynamic calendars, ensuring alignment of executive meetings, business priorities, travel, personal appointments, and key deadlines.
  • Prepare daily briefings and ensure executives are equipped with the information and materials required for appointments, meetings, and events.
  • Manage confidential information and communications with sound judgment and absolute discretion.
  • Serve as a key liaison between executives, internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
  • Support the executive office and reception area as required.

Executive & Personal Coordination

  • Coordinate professional and personal schedules to ensure seamless management of executive commitments.
  • Manage all aspects of business and personal travel, including flights, accommodations, transportation, itineraries, reservations, and contingency planning.
  • Assist with personal projects, correspondence, appointments, and special requests as required.
  • Coordinate household-related services, vendors, and logistics to support executive needs.
  • Provide support with personal errands and lifestyle coordination while maintaining strict confidentiality.
  • Anticipate needs, proactively resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure priorities are effectively managed.
  • Deliver a high-touch, white-glove level of support that allows executives to focus on strategic and operational priorities.

Reporting & Communications

  • Coordinate the preparation and distribution of regional reports and executive updates.
  • Assist with data collection, information gathering, and preliminary analysis.
  • Draft and prepare executive presentations, newsletters, communications, correspondence, and reports.
  • Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and executive briefing documents.

Meetings, Events & Special Projects

  • Plan and coordinate executive meetings, leadership events, conferences, client engagements, recognition events, and fundraisers.
  • Arrange meeting logistics, coordinate attendees, and ensure materials are prepared in advance.
  • Record meeting minutes, track action items, and follow up on deliverables.
  • Support strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
  • Help deliver exceptional experiences for clients, guests, and stakeholders during executive events.

Other Responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and operational efficiency.
  • Support special assignments and business initiatives as required.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

  • 3 to 5 years of progressive administrative, executive support, or executive coordination experience.
  • Experience supporting senior leaders, executives, or C-suite professionals is strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, and competing priorities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of accountability.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive business and personal matters with discretion and professionalism.
  • Resourceful, adaptable, and capable of anticipating needs before they arise.
  • Leadership experience or experience supporting and coordinating others is considered an asset.

Why Join Us?

  • Work directly with the President, Canada and Global CEO in a highly visible and impactful role.
  • Become a trusted partner to senior leadership and gain exposure to strategic business operations and decision-making.
  • Take ownership of meaningful projects and initiatives that influence organizational success.
  • Join a collaborative, high-performing environment that values initiative, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
  • Enjoy a dynamic role where no two days are the same and where your contributions make a measurable impact.

If you are a polished, highly organized professional who enjoys creating order from complexity, building trusted relationships, and supporting executive success at the highest level, we encourage you to apply.

Join us and become an indispensable partner to our executive leadership team.

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $60,000 to $85,000 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

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About UsWe value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for a future vacancy.About the TeamBGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success! 

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

Skills Required

  • 3 to 5 years of progressive administrative, executive support, or executive coordination experience
  • Experience supporting senior leaders, executives, or C-suite professionals
  • Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and competing priorities
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain accountability
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation
  • Ability to handle sensitive business and personal matters with discretion and professionalism
  • Resourceful and adaptable, with the ability to anticipate needs
  • Leadership experience or experience supporting and coordinating others

BGIS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BGIS and has not been reviewed or approved by BGIS.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is often considered decent to competitive, with comprehensive medical and dental plans available in several markets. Some roles highlight strong health benefits as a standout component of the total package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs are viewed as solid, including employer 401(k) contributions in some U.S. positions and RRSP matching in Canada. Financial planning assistance adds to the perceived robustness of the offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and parental leave are presented as meaningful parts of the package, with PTO that can increase with tenure and paid holidays in certain postings. Flex days and vacation entitlements are also advertised in some regions.

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The Company
HQ: Markham
5,173 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments. - BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management services. More than 600 million square feet of client portfolios spanning multiple markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil and gas, healthcare and information in the clouds. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of office, retail, college, hospital and industrial assets, BGIS is a global leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments

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