Executive assistant

Job description
We are looking for an experienced executive assistant with strong project management skills for an exciting role in downtown Montreal. This EA role is with a global management consultation and executive search firm, with offices globally. EAs will work alongside firm consultants, supporting many aspects of the business.

We are looking for someone with top-notch communication skills as well as project management skills, who knows how to interact with top-level executives, and who is highly skilled in writing various presentation reports and other key documents. The ideal candidate is highly organized and thrives on efficiency and being a true partner to the consultants.

This role is hybrid, with a beautiful office in downtown Montreal. Offering an exceptional compensation package, including a competitive salary, vacation and benefits, this is an incredible opportunity not to be missed.

Please connect with Tamara : tamara.cobrin@randstad.ca or submit your profile online at Randstad.ca

Advantages
-Hybrid work model
-Annual RRSP employer contribution
-Comprehensive Health Plan – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability
-Employee Assistant program (EAP)
-Employee Wellness Program
-Paid holidays including week off between Christmas and New Year’s (at the firm’s discretion)

Responsibilities
-Working within a fast-paced client service environment, the EA supports a Consultant in providing seamless administrative and project support throughout the lifecycle of each engagement
-Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and crises and devising contingency plans accordingly
-Arrange and manage complex calendars
-Arranges and coordinates complex and detailed travel plans
-Ensure the database is up-to-date and accurate; including internal documents, client/candidate information, notes, emails, and appointments.
-Provide support to other Executive Assistants when requested to assist with work overflow.
-Serve as client liaison assisting consultants in daily assignment activities
-Takes a hands-on approach in producing high quality Client and Candidate deliverables, ensuring completion within the designated timeline.
-Act as the single point of contact for all key logistical matters
-Build positive relationships and interface regularly with high-level executives
In partnership with the Consultant, create and own the process to drive the Consultant’s business development strategy

Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree preferred
-A minimum of 5 years experience as an Executive Assistant
-Organized multi-tasker: able to manage multiple projects
-Project and time management
-Self-starter: highly motivated, excellent work ethic and self-assured
-Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
-Ability to interact professionally with executive stakeholders and colleagues alike.
-Collaborative team player, with a track record of maximizing the team as well as individual performance
-Quality Orientation

Summary
To apply please send your resume at :tamara.cobrin@randstad.ca or submit your profile online at Randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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