Administrative Assistant III

161 Bay Street (+3021), Canada, Toronto,Toronto, Ontario,
Administrative Assistant III
About Capital One Canada.

For over 20 years, we’ve been on a mission to change banking for good and build relationships by making credit accessible, simple, intuitive and rewarding. We want to help Canadians succeed with credit, because we believe in people — in our customers, in our associates, and in talent like you!

About the Team

Capital One is looking for an exceptionally bright, multitasking, and self-motivated experienced Administrative Support Assistant III to support 3 to 5 executives in a fast-paced tech-savvy environment. You will partner with multiple executives to handle administrative tasks freeing up their time to focus on department and company goals. A quick thinker, your flexibility and adaptability are key to constantly changing demands and priorities. You are resourceful and autonomous when taking on new tasks and projects relying on problem-solving skills to make it all work! As the gatekeeper and extension of your executive leaders, you will frequently find yourself in the center of everything that happens on the team. You are extremely pivotal to the success of a well-run, efficient, productive and happy team.

About the Role

In this role, you are a jack of all trades! Administrative Assistants perform an array of administrative functions critical to running an organization efficiently. You will strategically manage your executives’ complex schedules through prioritization and organization. You will handle travel arrangements, create expense reports, and disseminate information. Your communication will be personable while still getting your point across. As team ambassador, you are proficient in writing and proof-reading with impeccable grammar and composition.

Your Responsibilities:

Provide heavy and detailed proactive calendar management for multiple executives, interacting with both internal and external leaders, assistants and other stakeholders to coordinate a variety of complex executive meetings. This will include accurate and verified subjects, attendees, supporting documentation and preparation, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving abilities to adjust or prioritize schedules based on last-minute changes

Organize and coordinate logistics of executive meetings, events and offsites through heavy partnership and collaboration with other departments. Logistics include catering, room/venue booking, audio/video and other essential services as needed to ensure meetings run smoothly

Coordinate travel arrangements and create expense reports in a timely manner using Capital One systems

Assist leaders with the preparation and distribution of presentation material

Prepare professional business communication documents including memos, letters, and emails

Answer incoming calls and provide support as required by capturing detailed, inclusive messages that allow the executive to respond effectively

Potentially screen executive emails to support prioritization

Build and maintain good business relationships with executives and administrative staff across our various organizations

Participate in general administrative duties (copying and faxing), distributing mail, ordering supplies, coordinating meals, managing celebratory events, ad-hoc projects, committees and/or group events

Maintain the highest level of customer service externally and internally across the entire business

Promote a fun and team-oriented work environment


Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification

At least 2 years of Administrative experience

At least 2 years of experience in Google Suite or Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)


Preferred Qualifications:

Associates Degree

At least 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant in a fast-paced environment

At least 3+ years of calendar management supporting multiple executives

At least 1+ years of experience in Google Suite

At least 1+ year of meeting and event planning experience

Experience setting up video conference and Zoom/Skype technology for meeting user

Experience planning ahead and managing time effectively

Excellent written and verbal communications

Excellent organizational skills

You Should Apply if you:

Have worked with, and represented, the most senior leaders in an organization with success and the highest level of professionalism

Can take what others see as chaos and create a clear plan through organization and attention to detail

Gain deep personal satisfaction from problem solving, driving results and ensuring a job well done

Are exceptionally detail-oriented, easily finding typos and correcting inaccuracies and inconsistencies

Never let the smallest of things slip through the cracks

Are proactive, finding ways around, through, or over any hurdle in your path

Are a multitasker, juggling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining your focus and comfort with evolving priorities

Gain energy from helping and supporting people through problem solving

Are a skilled written and verbal communicator

Have a growth mindset, are able to learn from your mistakes and are always seeking new knowledge

Are not one to focus on what went wrong but rather what you can do better next time around to prevent negative outcomes from happening again

Love doing things efficiently

Constantly strive to make things better


Working at Capital One.

Enjoy a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office. Build a comfortable workspace with our one-time, Work From Home allowance and enjoy our head office located conveniently across the street from Union Station.

Live well—physically, financially and emotionally. Receive support for you and those who are most important to you, with full coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. With up to $3000 in mental health coverage and up to $5000 in tuition subsidies per year—and much more—you’ll discover that Capital One is committed to helping you live your best life.

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Capital One Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants and will meet the needs of those requiring reasonable accommodations.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-+102 or via email at ARCanada@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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