Executive Assistant
Job Summary
Executive Assistant
WHAT YOULL DO:
The Executive Assistant provides dedicated high-level support to executive leadership serving as a trusted business partner who enables executive effectiveness through exceptional organization sound judgement proactive coordination and disciplined to the Senior Executive Assistant this role works in close partnership with assigned executives to manage executive prioritiesoptimizeexecutive time coordinate strategic meetingsstakeholderengagements executive travel and cross-functional initiatives.
Acting as an extension of the executive the Executive
Assistantanticipatesbusiness needsidentifiesrisks and gaps before they become issues proactively removes barriers to execution and translates leadership priorities into coordinated action across the role plays a critical role inmaintainingoperational flow strengthening communication and accountability and enabling executives to focus on the decisions that matter most.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Executive Partnership & Priority Management
- Build trusted partnerships with assigned executives to understand priorities working styles and businessobjectives.
- Protect andoptimizeexecutive time through proactive calendar management aligned to business priorities.
- Anticipate needsidentifypotential conflicts and proactively remove barriers to execution.
- Exercise sound judgement in managing competing priorities shifting demands and sensitive situations.
- Serve as an extension of the executive whilemaintainingconfidentiality professionalism and discretion.
Executive Operations & Execution
- Coordinate leadership operating rhythms recurring meetings and strategic planning cadences.
- Prepare agendas presentations briefing packages decision-support materials and meeting documentation.
- Track action items commitments decisions and deliverables ensuringtimelyfollow-through.
- Maintain visibility across executive priorities and proactively escalate risks dependencies or scheduling conflicts.
- Support cross-functional initiatives by coordinating stakeholders and driving progress toward key milestonesand business priorities.
Stakeholder Coordination & Organizational Alignment
- Serve as a central coordination point between executives leadership teams employees customers partners and external stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships across the organization tofacilitatecollaboration and effective communication.
- Coordinate executive participation in customer meetings leadership sessions business reviews and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure stakeholders are aligned prepared and informed ahead of key meetings and business activities.
Executive Communications
- Draft edit and format executive communications presentations leadership updates and business correspondence.
- Coordinate content collection and stakeholder input whilemaintainingconsistency quality and executive voice.
- Support communication initiatives led by executive leadership and the Senior Executive Assistant.
- Ensure communication materials areaccuratetimely professional and aligned with organizational priorities.
Travel Meetings & Executive Readiness
- Coordinate complex domestic and international travel including itinerarieslogistics documentation and contingency planning.
- Manage executive meetinglogisticsfrom planning through execution.
- Coordinate customer visits leadership meetings workshops and executive events.
- Ensure executives are fully prepared through comprehensive briefing materials agendas and logistical readiness.
Continuous Improvement & Administrative Excellence
- Identifyopportunities to improve administrative processes executive workflows and team effectiveness.
- Recommend improvements that increase efficiency consistency and service delivery.
- Support the evolution of Administrative Services through knowledge sharing documentation and process standardization.
- Contribute to a collaborative high-performing administrative team that delivers exceptional executive support.
WHO YOU ARE:
Basic Qualifications:
- Postsecondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five or more years supporting senior leaders in an executive administration capacity.
- Advancedproficiencywith Microsoft 365 including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Post Secondary Education in Business Administration Office AdministrationCommunicationsor other related Diploma or Degree
- Experience managing internal comms operations and multi-team executive support
- Deep understanding of organizational dynamics and business priorities
- Manage working relationships in a manner thatfacilitatesa positive corporate image buildsmoraleand supports co-operation
- Advanced professional interpersonal skills for interacting effectively with all levels
Skills:
- Exceptional writing and editing abilities for professional communications and executive messaging
- Advanced organizational and prioritization skills in fast-paced high-pressure environments
- Strong project and event planning skillsfrom concept to execution
- Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive or confidential information
- Ability to lead through influence and collaborate effectively across teams
- Proactive mindset with a focus on solutions service and continuous improvement
WHY COOLIT
We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that willmaintainand strengthen our culture whilealigning toour vision and values.
We are a company that is full of vibrant innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Vacation and flex days and paid company-wideshutdownduring the holiday season.
- Comprehensive benefits including Dental Drugs Optical Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
- Dress for your day in a casual yet professional environment.
- Retention rewards like The Big Coffee Break that reward tenure withadditionalvacation time and a monetary bonus.
- Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.
We thank every candidate inadvancehowever only those selected for an interview will be candidates for this position willbe requiredto undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.
AboutCoolIT An Ecolab Company
Founded in Calgary Alberta in 2001CoolITSystems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers supercomputers and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.
Recognized as one of The Americas Fastest Growing Companies 2023 by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022 as well as the Deloitte Fast 500distinctionin both 2021 and 2022CoolITsrapid growth is capturing global attention.
As demand for generative AIhigh performancecomputing and cloud solutions rapidlyexpands there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources.