Executive Assistant

Are you energized by supporting senior leaders and helping teams operate at their best? Would you like to play a key role in a company whose purpose is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future?

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide coordinated administrative and operational support to two Vice Presidents within Dealer Services. In this highly visible role, you will manage priorities, facilitate executive operations, coordinate activities across multiple teams, and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the leadership team. This position offers an opportunity to leverage your organizational expertise, judgment, and attention to detail within a collaborative and people-focused environment.

As an Executive Assistant, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

·       Provide proactive administrative and operational support to two Vice Presidents, managing calendars, communications, priorities, travel, and executive logistics;

·       Coordinate leadership meetings, governance committees, and strategic events, including agendas, materials, action-item tracking, and follow-up;

·       Prepare, revise, translate, and format executive correspondence, reports, presentations, and other business documentation;

·       Collaborate with Executive Assistants, internal partners, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and execution of business activities;

·       Support onboarding activities, security requests, organizational updates, employee engagement initiatives, and other operational processes;

·       Maintain workforce information and organizational charts, while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information;

·       Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and provide guidance and support to less experienced administrative colleagues;

·       Contribute to special projects and evolving business priorities as required.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has between 5 and 10 years of progressive experience providing executive or senior administrative support within a complex and fast-paced organization.
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and critical deadlines;
• Is recognized for sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential business and employee information;
• Excels at problem-solving and can identify practical solutions while applying established procedures and precedent;
• Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively with leaders, colleagues, and stakeholders across multiple teams;
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing;
• Has advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneNote;
• Leverages AI and emerging digital tools responsibly to enhance efficiency and streamline administrative processes;
• Enjoys supporting and mentoring colleagues without formal supervisory responsibilities;
• Is able to work from the Toronto or Montreal/Brossard office and adapt to changing executive and business needs;
• Advanced level of English proficiency is required, as the role involves preparing, translating, revising, and coordinating executive communications, documents, presentations, reports, meetings, and stakeholder interactions with internal and external partners across Canada on a regular basis;
• Advanced level of French proficiency is required a strong asset, as the role involves preparing, revising, and supporting executive communications, documents, presentations, meetings, and stakeholder interactions in both official languages across Canada on a regular basis.

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• AI is in everyone’s hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization’s growth;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

• Flexible group insurance plans
• Competitive retirement savings plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days
• Telemedicine services
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Ergonomic furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And much more!

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply. Your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

The typical hiring range for this position is between $55 385 and $78 882 CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role.

iA Financial Group

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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