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Executive Assistant

@ Agri Foods

Burnaby, British Columbia

HybridFull-time7+ years experience
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Overview

Agri Foods is hiring a full-time Executive Assistant to the CEO at its Burnaby head office, a hybrid role. The work covers calendar and priority management, SLT meeting coordination, executive briefings and Board governance support. Candidates need 7+ years supporting senior executives, and the posting asks for flexibility beyond standard hours.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the CEO's strategic calendar, priorities and information
  • Serve as liaison between the CEO, SLT, Board and key stakeholders
  • Orchestrate SLT meetings, including agendas, materials and decision tracking
  • Prepare executive-level communications, briefings and presentations
  • Support Board meetings and governance processes

Requirements summary:

  • 7+ years supporting senior executives, ideally a CEO or C-suite
  • Experience with senior leadership teams
  • Board or governance-related support experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Office and executive collaboration tools
  • Discretion and sound judgment with sensitive information

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Employer posting date
2026-09-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience7+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Agri Foods

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Full company description

Agrifoods Cooperative has proudly been in business for over a century and has grown to become one of Canada’s leading cooperatives with over 2,900 members. The traditional values upon which Agrifoods was founded underlie its commitment for continual innovation in order to serve its valued customers’ and consumers’ changing needs. Agrifoods’ family of brands – Organic Meadow, Rolling Meadow, Meadowfresh, Earth’s Own and Happy Planet – employ over 400 people and have become leaders in the health and wellness industry, producing a wide range of premium, on-trend, wholesome foods and beverages available from coast to coast. In addition, Agrifoods provides food grade tanker transportation services as well as custom, innovative co-packaging solutions with plants strategically located across Canada. As a cooperative, Agrifoods is dedicated to building up and giving back to their communities through their socially and environmentally-conscious commitments, by investing in their employees and mentoring the next generation of dairy farmers and community leaders.

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Reported office locations
  • 601 - 4180 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6A7, CA
  • Vancouver, CA
Business categories
  • Food and Beverage
Other recorded names
  • Agri Foods
  • Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd
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Agrifoods Cooperative has proudly been in business for over a century and has grown to become one of Canada’s leading cooperatives with over 2,900 members. The traditional values upon which Agrifoods was founded underlie its commitment for continual innovation in order to serve its valued customers’ and consumers’ changing needs. Agrifoods’ family of brands – Organic Meadow, Rolling Meadow, Meadowfresh, Earth’s Own…

FieldValue
IndustryFood & Beverages
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersBurnaby, British Columbia
Organization typePrivately Held
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Job description

ROLE: Executive Assistant

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer

LOCATION: Burnaby Head Office (Hybrid)

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO to serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and a critical enabler of Senior Leadership Team effectiveness. This role acts as an extension of the CEO—managing priorities, optimizing decision flow, and ensuring seamless executive and governance operations. The Executive Assistant operates with the highest level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Opportunities

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the organization, supporting enterprise leadership and contributing directly to business effectiveness. The role requires navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and complex stakeholder relationships. In doing so, you will gain deep exposure to executive decision-making, governance practices, and strategic initiatives, positioning you as a valued partner to senior leaders.

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

  • You are energized by supporting senior leaders in high-impact roles

  • You thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments

  • You take pride in anticipating needs and staying ahead of complexity

  • You are motivated by excellence, precision, and trust

Character & ABILITIES

  • You exercise sound judgment and discretion at all times

  • You remain calm, professional, and solutions-focused under pressure

  • You are proactive, resourceful, and highly accountable

  • You communicate with confidence, tact, and executive presence

Knowledge & skills

  • You excel at executive calendar strategy and priority management

  • You are skilled at preparing executive-level materials and briefings

  • You can manage sensitive information with absolute confidentiality

  • You are advanced in Microsoft Office and executive collaboration tools

Experience

  • You have 7+ years supporting senior executives, ideally a CEO or C-suite

  • You have experience working with senior leadership teams

  • You have supported board or governance-related activities

  • You have worked in complex, fast-growing or matrixed organizations

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience supporting Boards of Directors

  • Exposure to regulated, food, manufacturing, or consumer goods environments

  • Project coordination support experience

things you will do…

  • Enable CEO effectiveness through strategic calendar, priority, and information management

  • Serve as a trusted liaison between the CEO, SLT, Board, and key stakeholders

  • Orchestrate SLT meetings, including agendas, materials, follow-ups, and decision tracking

  • Prepare and coordinate executive-level communications, briefings, and presentations

  • Support Board meetings and governance processes with discretion and accuracy

  • Anticipate issues, remove obstacles, and ensure leaders are prepared and informed

OTHER …

  • Flexibility to work beyond standard hours when required by executive schedules

  • Availability during critical business or governance cycles

  • Absolute commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct

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