Posted 15 days ago
Executive Assistant | Great West
@ The Canada Life Assurance Company
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
The Canada Life Assurance Company is hiring a full-time permanent Executive Assistant to support the Chief Financial Officer. The role manages a complex executive calendar, travel, correspondence and meeting materials, and supports strategic initiatives. The posting states a base salary of $59,800 to $99,700 and a hybrid arrangement.
Pay:
$59,800–$99,700 a year
Responsibilities:
- Manage complex executive calendar, travel and expenses
- Coordinate leadership meetings, events and materials
- Serve as key point of contact for stakeholders
- Support strategic initiatives and special projects
- Handle confidential information with judgment
Requirements summary:
- 10+ years supporting senior executives
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with strategic or enterprise projects is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Employee discount, Wellness |
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The Canada Life Assurance Company
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At Canada Life, we’re focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Whether handling policy claims, help growing and protecting clients’ retirement and investment savings, providing workplace mental health support for all employers or helping build stronger communities by investing in community projects, we are committed to putting the customer first in all that we do. That trust is built on the dedication, skill and energy of our employees and advisors and their commitment to our customers and to our communities. Canada Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.
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- Reported office locations
- 330 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R8, CA
- 60 Osborne St N, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1V3, CA
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- Wealth Management
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- Other recorded names
- The Canada Life Assurance Company
- Canada Life
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- Insurance and Wealth Management
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At Canada Life, we’re focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Whether handling policy claims, help growing and protecting clients’ retirement and investment savings, providing workplace mental health support for all employers or helping build stronger communities by investing in community projects, we are committed to putting the customer first in all that we do. That trust…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Insurance |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Insurance and Wealth Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 113 |
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Permanent Full Time
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategic Executive Assistant to support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As a trusted partner, you will manage priorities, coordinate complex deliverables, and ensure the efficient operation of the executive office.
This role is ideal for an experienced executive support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working independently, exercises strong judgment, discretion, and brings a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to supporting senior leadership.
What You Will Do
- Manage a complex and dynamic executive calendar, competing priorities, complex travel arrangements, expenses, and correspondence.
- Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a seamless and highly professional experience.
- Coordinate leadership meetings, workshops, events, and executive materials, including presentations, reports, and briefing documents.
- Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional activities while tracking key actions and deliverables.
- Exercise sound judgment in managing confidential information and adapting to changing priorities.
What You Bring
- 10+ years of experience supporting senior executives, at the EVP, C-suite, or Board-facing level.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Works effectively and collaboratively with other EAs to support business priorities and ensure seamless coordination across teams.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong judgment, professionalism, discretion, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Experience supporting strategic initiatives, transformation programs, or enterprise projects is considered an asset
The base salary for this position is between $59,800 - $99,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.
Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Grow with Great-West Lifeco
Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. At the end of 2024, our companies had over 32,250 employees, 106,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 40 million customer relationships.
Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.
What we offer:
We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:
Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
Learn more about Great-West Lifeco.
We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [email protected]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Great-West Lifeco policies.
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