Executive Assistant - Temporary

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As an Executive Assistant within our Technology organization, you provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to typically 2 to 3 Executives. You anticipate needs, manage complex calendars, travel and communications, and ensure priorities, meetings and follow-ups move forward effectively. Your sound judgement, discretion and adaptable, solutions-focused approach allow you to balance competing demands while providing consistent day-to-day support in a fast-moving global environment.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet Your Future Team:

You will provide direct support to typically 2 to 3 Executives on the Technology team, while partnering with a team of high-performing Executive Assistants to support collective initiatives across the Technology organization and other areas of the business.

If you were an Executive Assistant now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Executive Enablement

Maintaining a weekly view of top goals, priorities, and commitments

Maintaining an organized inbox of the Executives according to authorization

Providing exceptional support with calendar management, anticipating conflicts, priorities and scheduling needs

Coordinating meeting agendas, meeting action items or follow-ups, and preparing presentation materials based on direction from the Executives you support

Operational Excellence

Organizing multi-leg international and domestic travel arrangements

Organizing and submitting expense reports in a timely manner

Processing vendor invoices in accordance with financial guidelines

Support budget tracking, spend visibility and financial requests across the team

Technology Team Partnership

Collaborating closely with the Technology EA team to maintain a connected, cross-functional view of priorities, activities and dependencies across the Technology organization

Partnering with fellow Technology EA’s to proactively share information and coordinate across leadership calendars

Planning and executing Technology events and experiences in partnership with the EA Team, including leadership offsites, team building activities, Tech-wide events, and Live It experiences, taking the lead on execution when required

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Working towards your own professional development goals based on your areas of interest in the business

Identifying and implementing process improvements to administrative processes to enable effective operations within the Technology organization, in partnership with the Technology leadership team

Taking on the coordination of small projects, including clarifying deliverables, maintaining plans, coordinating stakeholders and tracking actions through completion

Are you our next Executive Assistant?

You have 3+ years of Executive Assistant experience and are looking to grow your career as an EA

You have a high level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and are seasoned in creating compelling PowerPoint decks and presentation materials

You have great time management skills, and utilize sound judgement and prioritization when multi-tasking between competing priorities

You have strong emotional intelligence, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

You know how to prioritize and effectively manage the logistics of multiple Executives’ schedules such as pre-reads, agendas and following up on action items

You work independently, making informed decisions and resolving issues within your scope, and know when to escalate

You communicate clearly and professionally, including on your Executives’ behalf

You are comfortable building relationships and creating partnerships across a multi-lingual, multi-cultural working environment, and understand the nuances of cross-cultural communication

You remain calm and solutions focused when plans change, confidently managing last minute adjustments, rescheduling and complex travel disruptions handle. You can work flexible hours, weekends and holidays occasionally as needed to support our global business

Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Compensation:

the salary range for this role is CAD$82,000 ~ CAD$108,000

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

• Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

  *Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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