Posted 2 months ago
Senior Executive Assistant
@ R W Tomlinson
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
R W Tomlinson is hiring a Senior Executive Assistant to manage executive administrative needs for the CEO and CFO and to provide general office administration to the Tomlinson Leadership Team. The work involves calendar and meeting management, travel, board meeting preparation, correspondence and cross-department liaising in a fast-paced office. The posting states a salary of $65,000 to $95,000 annually, with health and dental benefits and a retirement program.
Pay:
$65,000–$95,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Manage calendars, scheduling and meeting logistics for the CEO and CFO
- Take minutes and follow up on action items
- Prepare board meetings and meeting materials
- Coordinate travel and off-site events
- Screen email, mail and calls, and liaise between departments
Requirements summary:
- 2+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Intermediate MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Office administration diploma preferred
- SAP experience an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Office administration |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Paid training |
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R W Tomlinson
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Founded on strength. Guided by vision.
Full company description
Starting with a single-axle dump truck in 1952, R.W. Tomlinson Limited has transformed to become a multidisciplinary company with numerous divisions including construction, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, environmental services and more. Providing a comprehensive range of products and services is how we deliver value for our customers. Our commitment to quality can be seen in our approach to our work, as well as the durability of our end product. Our size gives us the experience, expertise and financial strength to undertake any project. Being privately owned and operated gives us the flexibility to respond quickly to our clients’ changing needs while maintaining long-term business relationships. When you work with our team, you can be assured that you are getting the best people for the job. Our knowledgeable, professional & committed employees have an unwavering work ethic, unparalleled customer service and uncompromising approach to safety and the environment. With more than 50 years of experience, we have gained a reputation for dependability, quality and great service. By focusing on creativity and innovation, Tomlinson finds solutions where others see barriers. Some of our capabilities include: • Complete management and construction of large civil, municipal & commercial infrastructure projects • Complete site development from excavation to asphalt with LEED certified material management • Solutions for infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, storm, sanitary water servicing, sewer and watermain installation, road and bridge construction, environmental servicing, waste management, remediation and demolition, etc. For more information and a full list of capabilities and products offered, please visit our website: http://www.tomlinsongroup.com/
- LinkedIn followers
- 17,549
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 550
- Reported office locations
- 100 Citigate Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K2J 6K7, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Service Industry
- Environmental Consulting
- Other recorded names
- R W Tomlinson
- Tomlinson Group of Companies
- Specialties
- Aggregates
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Demolition
- Environmental Services
- Ready-Mix Concrete
- Sewer & Watermain
- Northern Mining
- Aviation Services
- and Data Shredding & Records Management
- 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.
Starting with a single-axle dump truck in 1952, R.W. Tomlinson Limited has transformed to become a multidisciplinary company with numerous divisions including construction, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, environmental services and more. Providing a comprehensive range of products and services is how we deliver value for our customers. Our commitment to quality can be seen in our approach to our work, as well as the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1952 |
| Specialties | AggregatesAsphaltConstructionDemolitionEnvironmental ServicesReady-Mix ConcreteSewer & WatermainNorthern MiningAviation Servicesand Data Shredding & Records Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 40 |
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Senior Executive Assistant
We’re looking for a self-motivated individual who thrives on change and does not shy away from a challenge. No two days look the same for our team, so this person needs to be able to juggle multiple priorities and have strong decision-making and communication skills. In this role, you’ll be required to quickly gain a solid understanding of Tomlinson’s various lines of business and the players within the industry in order to effectively have an impact.
You will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the executive administrative needs of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, also you will be providing general office administration to members of the Tomlinson Leadership Team.
Vacancy Type: Replacement
Location: 100 Citigate Drive
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Optimal calendar management (managing scheduling conflicts, sending invitations, organizing meetings)
- Attend meetings, taking minutes, distribution of minutes and action item follow up
- Coordinate travel arrangements
- Creating or compiling summaries of meeting agendas, reports and presentation materials to ensure they are fully prepared for meetings
- Review and prepare correspondences
- Review approval requirements on their behalf and prepare back-up documentation where required for review
- Screening and/or responding to incoming email, mail and calls
- Follow-up on agenda items or assigned task with others within the company
- Provide support during meetings (room reservations, catering orders, coordination with our various internal services)
- Coordination and preparation for board meetings
- Event coordination off-site meetings and any other strategic management meetings
- Data entry or audits as required
- Handling of personal administrative tasks from time to time
- Administrative liaising between departments
- Provide back-up administrative support on occasion for other departments
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment
- Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Office administration diploma preferred
- 2+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to take initiative as a self-starter, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
- Ability to deal with confidential matters with professionalism and tact
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Intermediate MS Office skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience working in SAP is considered an asset
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The expected range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000 annually. Placement within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.
TOMLINSON OFFERS:
- Competitive wages
- Bonus programs
- Employer paid health and dental benefits
- Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits program
- Family-oriented team environment
- Employee discounts and other rewards programs
The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions, please contact our HR department.
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