About the Role
We are seeking an Executive Assistant for a 12-month contract based in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. This role ensures our executives receive the essential day-to-day support needed to manage rapid growth, serving as their primary point of contact. The position operates within a complex environment, demanding a high degree of sensitivity, responsiveness, and strict confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
As an Executive Assistant, you will manage special projects assigned by executives. This includes compiling and analysing data, conducting research, preparing board reports, handling information requests, and performing various clerical functions. You will coordinate resources to support executives in addressing identified issues. A key part of the role involves composing and editing a variety of highly confidential documents, such as correspondence, memos, contracts, proposals, reports, and presentations.
You will also respond to emails and voicemail messages on behalf of executives. The role requires comprehensive calendar management support, including coordinating, setting, and monitoring daily calendars for executives, prioritising items based on business context, scheduling meetings, arranging appointments, budgeting time, and providing appropriate reminders. You will be responsible for the timely completion of expense reports, mileage claims, and invoices. Travel support is also a duty, involving arranging travel, securing transportation and accommodations, and assisting with conference and trade show registrations while adhering to corporate travel processes. Additional job-related responsibilities and duties will be assigned as needed.
What You'll Bring
Candidates should possess a university or college degree, or equivalent experience. We are looking for two to three years of experience as an administrative assistant supporting C-level executives. You must demonstrate highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organisation. Excellent organisational and time management skills are essential to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
Professional and sound judgement, discretion, tact, and diplomacy are crucial when handling sensitive and confidential matters. We value individuals who are resourceful, creative, motivated, show strong initiative, and have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, is required. Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is essential for this position, as you will consistently interact with English-speaking stakeholders outside Quebec. Knowledge of French is considered a valuable asset.
Why Join Our Team?
Joining Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous? offers a career path with significant opportunities for growth and advancement. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, providing access to training and development platforms. Our team members enjoy an Associate Discount Program, allowing them to experience some of the world’s best sleep products, along with an Associate Referral Program. The salary range for this position is $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 annually. Actual salary may vary based on work location, skills, education, experience, working conditions, and the local labour market. Our recruitment process may incorporate various screening technologies, including AI, which are reviewed by human recruiters.
We are deeply committed to building an inclusive and diverse company culture where differences are embraced and valued, ensuring fair and respectful treatment for all job applicants. We strive to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep, championing sleep as the key to healthier and happier lives. Our values — We CARE About People; We WIN Together; We DREAM Big; and We DELIVER with Excellence — guide us in being Canada’s leading sleep partner.