About this role
Providing a high level of support to the executive, the Executive Assistant will be responsible for responding to internal and external inquiries while developing and maintaining excellent relations with colleagues and clients and act as a brand ambassador for the company.
The Executive Assistant will have the highest standards of organizational and communication skills and demonstrate very strong autonomy.
Essential Functions:
Support the executive with daily activities as requiredAct as the point of contact between the executive and internal or external constituenciesOrganize workflow by reviewing and prioritizing the executive’s emails, correspondence and meeting preparation requirementsCoordinate and manage the calendar for internal and external meetings and conference calls, including room arrangements, catering, audio-visual, etc.Work closely with the executive to proactively keep her or him well informed of upcoming commitments, responsibilities, tasks or potential issuesScreen incoming calls, emails and requests and redirect when possible to optimize the executive’s timeAssist the executive with preparation of internal and external communicationsCoordinate and manage all travel arrangementsPrepare and submit expense reportsOrganize social functions as requiredPerform other job duties as assigned by the supervisor College degree required5+ years experience supporting a corporate executiveAdvanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Google WorkspaceAbility to handle multiple tasks, change priorities and effectively meet deadlinesDeliver high-caliber work in a fast-paced environmentMature judgment in interpersonal relationsSelf-starter and autonomousOccasional overtime requiredBilingual English/FrenchVicinity Boston, MA area Physical Demands:
Regularly required to sit, occasionally stand and walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to talk or hear. Seldom lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
General office, production environment and plant operation. Daily exposure to computer display and shop environment.
Remuneration:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.
Canam is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.