Posted 15 days ago
Executive Assistant To CEO
@ JD Development Group
Markham, Ontario
Overview
JD Development Group, a Markham real estate development company, is hiring an Executive Assistant to support the CEO directly, managing her calendar and priorities and representing the company at events and external meetings. The role is full-time, on site in Markham five days a week with occasional off-site attendance, at a stated salary of $80,000. Five or more years of executive assistant experience is required.
Pay:
$80,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Manage the CEO's calendar, scheduling and conflict resolution
- Attend events and external meetings on the CEO's behalf
- Prepare briefing notes, correspondence and board materials
- Serve as first point of contact for external parties and internal departments
- Coordinate travel and manage expense reporting
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years as an Executive Assistant supporting a CEO or senior executive
- Confident public speaker with senior-level contacts
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Post-secondary education in business or equivalent experience
- Real estate, development or construction experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business Administration |
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JD Development Group
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A Different Way of Living
Full company description
JD's vision for its residential developments is based on high-quality design, construction, and a management that recognizes and leverages niche market needs across the Canadian urban landscape. Our mission is to generate opportunity for investors, purchasers, and tenants through our innovations while creating 'A Different Way of Living'. We are committed to creating long-term value by our strong track record in only offering our partners opportunities that meet stringent criteria. Our projects are developed with a singular goal, to provide the greatest return potential to our clients while ensuring all of our developments provide high-quality investments. We're different because we are considerate of the needs of others. Our capability is built on vision and experience. And our strength is built on our ability to work efficiently and diligently with our partners to deliver affordable quality products.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,528
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 59
- Reported office locations
- 7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 301, Markham, Ontario L3R 5J2, CA
- Business categories
- Leasing
- Construction
- Finance
- Architecture
- Project Management
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- JD Development Group
- Specialties
- Student Housing
- Low-rise
- High-rise
- Mixed-use
- and Commercial
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
JD's vision for its residential developments is based on high-quality design, construction, and a management that recognizes and leverages niche market needs across the Canadian urban landscape. Our mission is to generate opportunity for investors, purchasers, and tenants through our innovations while creating 'A Different Way of Living'. We are committed to creating long-term value by our strong track record in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real Estate |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2010 |
| Specialties | Student HousingLow-riseHigh-riseMixed-useand Commercial |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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JD Development Group, a Markham-based real estate development company, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support our CEO directly. In addition to managing her schedule and priorities, you will represent the company externally, attending events and meetings in her place and speaking on behalf of JD Development Group with confidence and sound judgment.
Key Responsibilities
Calendar & Time Management
- Manage the CEO’s calendar in its entirety, including scheduling, resolving conflicts, and prioritizing commitments based on business impact
- Provide daily and weekly briefings summarizing upcoming meetings, deadlines, and outstanding items
- Proactively allocate time for focused work, travel, and recurring priorities
- Attend industry events, community functions, and external meetings on behalf of the CEO when she is unable to attend
- Represent the company professionally and confidently, speaking on its behalf and building relationships with partners, clients, and industry contacts
- Prepare briefing notes and talking points for each engagement, and follow up with key takeaways and action items
- Draft correspondence, presentations, and briefing materials on the CEO’s behalf
- Prepare agendas and materials for board and leadership meetings, and track follow-up actions
- Serve as the first point of contact for external parties reaching the CEO’s office
- Act as the liaison between the CEO and internal departments
- Coordinate travel arrangements and manage expense reporting
- Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain the CEO’s files and records
- 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, supporting a CEO or senior executive
- Confident public speaker, comfortable representing an organization at events and in meetings with senior-level contacts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong judgment, discretion, and composure in a high-visibility role
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Real estate, development, or construction experience is an asset
Compensation & Work Location
Salary: $80,000
Location: Markham, Ontario, five days per week, with occasional off-site attendance at events and external meetings
Vacancy Status
This job posting is for an open vacancy.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used throughout the recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate assessment, and selection, to ensure efficiency and alignment with job requirements.
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