For the third consecutive year, EastLink has secured the designation as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.   EastLink is committed to providing our employees with career opportunities in an environment that promotes individual growth and career satisfaction.  EastLink is an Atlantic Canadian owned and operated company delivering world-class telecommunication and entertainment services to residential, business and public sector customers throughout Canada.

We are currently seeking a highly organized and professional Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to the President and COO in our corporate group, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Executive Assistant to the President & COO (Full Time)

The Executive Assistant is the first point of contact for the President & COO and is expected to deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external clients.  This role requires precise handling and coordination of the President & COO’s schedule including the scheduling of extensive meetings and travel.  The Executive Assistant independently relieves the President & COO of all administrative duties and takes initiative to ensure the professional and confidential handling of all incoming and outgoing communications, reports and presentations.  She/He will independently support the President & COO by conducting research and developing complex reports and presentations under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of the President & COO’s schedule, including all arrangements, logistics and communications pertaining to meetings and travel.
• Organization of all meeting materials and information prepared for and delivered to the President & COO in anticipation of all scheduled meetings.
• Research, creation and understanding of highly confidential reports and presentations, including tables, graphs and PowerPoint.
• Screening all incoming communications in order to determine priorities and relevance.  Draft all routine responses for the President & COO.
• Creation and management of a highly accurate follow-up system for all time sensitive items and the communication of relevant up-to-date status reports to the President & COO.
• Maintain a highly confidential, limited access, filing system for easy retrieval, retention and disposal of records.
• Attend meetings as required and prepare and distribute minutes.

Qualifications / Attributes:  

• Completion of post-secondary education and a minimum of 5 years experience supporting senior executives
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to react well to continuous change
• The ability to work at a high level under pressure
• High level of initiative with the ability to anticipate needs and pay close attention to detail
• Confidence to make independent decisions with a willingness to take direction
• Ability to work flexible hours, when required at irregular intervals
• Complete discretion and confidentiality in handling all aspects of the role

EastLink employees are motivated, results-drive individuals who enjoy challenges and are committed to continuous learning. If this describes you, please forward your cover letter and resume by following the link provided below.

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EastLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer