At Fairstone, our culture is built on strong values and leadership principles that define the expectations we have for working together and with our customers. We help Canadians find the right solution to meet their needs with a variety of products and services. Our values and principles guide the actions we take to ensure our customers get the best experience possible.
Be part of our talented and growing team! We are currently looking for an Executive Assistant, Cards and Business & Growth Teams to join our team.
The Executive Assistant’s role is to support Executives in all aspects of their responsibilities in a hybrid office environment providing optional flexibility. (average 3 days/week in the office). This also includes proactively leading activities such as managing calendars; organizing and scheduling meetings; coordinating travel arrangements; and, as appropriate, assisting in preparing presentations and meeting agendas.
The Executive Assistant must act as a liaison and key partner between executives and employees, demonstrating proactivity, autonomy, and the ability to prepare meeting materials with minimal supervision. The Executive Assistant must possess excellent communication skills in both French and English and be resourceful in a fast-paced environment.
The Executive Assistant must be able to professionally manage the ebbs and flows of a high-energy environment, supporting the executives and their teams in achieving strategic corporate objectives. He or she will be flexible, resourceful, autonomous and positive under pressure.
"Be a part of our inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence."
WHY JOIN US?
BECAUSE WE ARE PROUD TO BE One of Montreal's Top Employers for 2025 for the fifth consecutive year by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
- Manage and maintain executive schedules, appointments and travel arrangements
- Arrange and coordinate meetings and events, including scheduling meeting rooms and equipment
- Follow-up on deliverables and timelines with teams in various locations
- Monitor, respond to and distribute incoming communications, through various channels including Outlook e-mail and Microsoft Teams
- Prepare, submit and monitor travel expenses
- Create and maintain org. charts
- Receive and interact with incoming visitors; professionally representing the executive team in interactions
- Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations and other sensitive documents
- Assist with new hires, resignations and tracking vacation schedules
- Assist with special projects and assignments maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
- Coordinate deadlines and workflow management for repetitive tasks
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Prepare, verify and consolidate executive presentations
- Liaise with various management and support functions
- Perform other duties as required
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
- Min 5+ years of relevant work experience as Executive Assistant
- Excellent communications skills in French and English (written and spoken) required to communicate with our client groups across Canada
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
- Strong organizational, strategic and management skills
- Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedure
- Post-secondary education
- Ideally, understanding of Financial reporting calendars and/or corporate secretary responsibilities
- Experience managing workflow through Diligence platform a plus
Key Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills and comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities
- Exceptionally proactive and self-driven - someone who takes ownership and doesn’t wait for direction.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills—you’re approachable, responsive, and solution-oriented.
- Ability to adapt to a fast pace and dynamic environment
- Organized and good time management skills
- Team player
- Strong work ethic and integrity
- Dependable and highly professional
- Business acumen
- Exercise a high degree of confidentiality
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexible
- Knowledge of Diligent a plus
WE ARE PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS Great Place to Work® Canada for 2025 and
Montreal's Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers!
Learn more: https://www.fairstone.ca/en/about/canadian-lender
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If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application.
Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.
Time Type:
Top Skills
What We Do
At Fairstone Bank, we do things differently. We’re committed to strengthening how businesses connect with their customers, offering value-driven financial products and services that drive business success and deliver the right customer experience. We do this by building adaptable, innovative financial services, so clients can take full advantage of every opportunity that comes their way.
Fairstone Bank and its subsidiary, Fairstone Financial Inc. (“Fairstone”), form a leading consumer lending group, offering a complement of financial services designed to enhance customer loyalty and deliver confident borrowing experiences. From credit card issuance and program management to point-of-sale financing programs, automobile financing, broker deposits and direct-to-consumer lending, Fairstone Bank and Fairstone provide financial solutions that enable consumers and businesses to achieve their goals.
With a long-established Canadian history, the company is committed to improving the lives of Canadians with value-driven and accessible financial solutions. Fairstone Bank and Fairstone are powered by a diverse workforce located in three corporate offices and in over 240 Fairstone branches coast to coast.
In 2022, Fairstone was proud to receive the Parity Certification by Women in Governance for the third year in a row, and to be nominated for the second year in a row as a Montreal Top Employer. As an organization, Fairstone Bank of Canada is committed to supporting and empowering a workplace focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
If you’re looking to join a corporate culture built on strong values, with managers who appreciate your contributions and inspire you to do your best every day, join our team!
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