Executive Assistant (1 year Term Contract)

Posted:
9/25/2024, 12:50:03 PM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

Does working with some of Canada’s most talented minds in innovation supporting retail, digital consumer solutions and analytical platforms excite you? Loblaw Technology powers some of Canada’s most game-changing retail solutions, giving our customers the ability to live their lives well.

Come work with a team that values diverse ideas, fosters a culture of inclusion and develops our talent from within. Loblaw Technology gives you the chance to excel, and helps you to strive for success in a big way.  Keep reading to learn more!
 

At Loblaw Technology & Analytics, we connect Canadians through Technology to the things that matter most. Food, Health, Money and Time, so they can live their life well. We enable our business strategy with world-class products and services. We are agile and collaborative solving complex problems at pace. We run as one team, value diversity and dig deep to always know more.

What You'll Do: 

  • Provide full administrative support to the senior executives as required    

  • Manage daily calendars including scheduling of meetings, appointments and booking all travel arrangements

  • Assists in preparing documents and presentations which are highly confidential in nature

  • Compile, design, review and coordinate various materials for PowerPoint presentations 

  • Maintains and compiles data for reports/charts/graphs/spreadsheets  

  • Conducts researches and summarizes data independently and communicates findings

  • Tracks, follows through requests, manages paperwork (for example: department vacation planner, supplies, preparation and submission of expense reports), and handles correspondence/emails

  • Organize, plan and coordinate various meetings, seminars and conferences to ensure all required materials and catering requirements are provided

  • Maintains an organized filing system for easy retrieval of files

  • Process Manager Self-Serve forms (for example: new hire set-ups, internal transfers, ordering computers and telephone equipment)    

  • Follow up and act as a liaison with various individuals both internally and externally, at all levels of the organization

  • Use professional judgment to screen, prioritize and determine actions for incoming calls and inquiries

  • Liaise with senior executives and executive assistants throughout the Company in a professional and confidential manner

  • Support the department by being the lead contact for inquiries and assuming responsibility for various projects, team initiatives and serving on committees as required

  • Organizes special events, meetings, trainings

  • Ad hoc assignments as required

 

What You'll Need: 

  • 3-5 years Administrative experience supporting a senior executive

  • Previous experience working in a large corporate environment preferred

  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

  • Strong relationship building skills

  • Ability to work in a highly organized manner where attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality are critical

  • Adaptable and flexible individual

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

  • Able to work under minimal supervision Self-motivated,•   

  • Possesses strong judgement and problem solving skills

  • High level of professionalism and ability to deal effectively with all levels within the organization as well as external contacts

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.