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This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organized Executive Assistant who is keen to work in a complex, interesting, and global company. Supporting the senior leaders of a high-performing and talented IT department. This role has a fulfilling blend of executive assistance responsibilities. Solid total compensation, hybrid work schedule, generous amount of paid time off. Downtown Vancouver.
 

Who- the Company: 

Our client is a high profile and reputable global public company. The corporate office is fast-paced, and the company has a corporate culture which emphasizes learning & development, collaboration, team work, and high performance. The people at this organization are very dedicated to their work and also know how to have fun. This company truly values their employees and provide great perks that promote a healthy work life. SWIM is happy to provide more insight into the company’s values and team culture. 
 

What- the Role:

On behalf of our client, SWIM is searching for a new Executive Assistant who will be responsible for supporting a busy and high-performing IT department.

The new Admin Asst will support the Vice President, Information Technology and various Directors on the IT team with traditional EA tasks such as calendar management, International travel coordination, booking meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, processing invoices, managing expense forms, and coordinating business travel. Additionally, this Assistant will be the departmental contact for the company’s SharePoint site and will coordinate important global departmental virtual meetings.  There are other responsibility such as occasional event planning, contract administration, preparing questionnaires, etc.

This is a varied role and a fantastic opportunity for an EA who is keen to have a long-term and stable tenure a with a fascinating global company. Swim will provide interested candidates with a thorough job description.
 

Who- the Candidate:

We are looking for people who are organized and who enjoy engaging and challenging work in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with high-performing professionals.

Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years’ relevant experience in executive assistance, including experience working in a complex professional work environment (ideally working out of a corporate headquarters). Experience supporting leaders at VP-level or above is required, and experience supporting an IT department is preferred. Past experience in a global and/or public company is very beneficial.

Strong familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite is required. Experience using SharePoint is a significant asset.
 

Where: 

Based in corporate headquarters in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, close to public transit and many amenities like restaurants and shops. There is hybrid “work from home” flexibility- please discuss with SWIM.
 

How Much: 

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and skills, in the range of $65,000 to $85,000. Please note that in addition to base salary, this company provides an excellent total compensation package that includes a generous amount of paid time off (well over 4 weeks), a healthy bonus program, a robust pension plan, an optional employee share purchase program, and excellent health & dental benefits– please discuss your total compensation expectations further with SWIM.
 

When & How to Apply: 

This search is moving quickly! SWIM will be presenting the profiles of candidates directly to the hiring team. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY’ and send us your resume. Thank you!