Executive assistant

Brandon University in Brandon, MB is seeking a self-motivated Executive assistant. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. Position status: Permanent employment or Full time. Required shifts: Day.

Job Description

• The candidate must compile data to prepare documents.
• The candidate must establish and coordinate administrative policies and procedures.
• The candidate must prepare reports and other documents for consideration and presentation to executive committees and boards of directors.
• The candidate must analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions, and reports.
• The candidate must prepare and coordinate the production and submission of summary briefs and reports.
• The candidate must prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board, and other meetings.
• The candidate must liaise with departmental and corporate officials and with other organizations and associations.
• The candidate must plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily operations.
• The candidate must provide exceptional customer service.
• The candidate must arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
• The candidate must prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and administer contracts and other documents.
• The candidate must type and proofread correspondence, forms, and other documents.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• Or equivalent experience.
• The candidate must have successfully completed studies in Administrative assistant and secretarial science, general.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be hardworking.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.
• The candidate must be proactive.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in a university or college to provide instruction, research, administrative support, or student services.
• The candidate must work in government administration performing public service and administrative duties.
• The candidate must be able to work in an educational setting.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a Child Abuse Registry check.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]

• Job reference number 2026 - Executive Assistant
• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?