Executive Assistant
Agri Foods · Burnaby
ROLE: Executive Assistant
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
LOCATION: Burnaby Head Office (Hybrid)
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO to serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and a critical enabler of Senior Leadership Team effectiveness. This role acts as an extension of the CEO—managing priorities, optimizing decision flow, and ensuring seamless executive and governance operations. The Executive Assistant operates with the highest level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Opportunities
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the organization, supporting enterprise leadership and contributing directly to business effectiveness. The role requires navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and complex stakeholder relationships. In doing so, you will gain deep exposure to executive decision-making, governance practices, and strategic initiatives, positioning you as a valued partner to senior leaders.
Here is who you are…
Drive & motivation
You are energized by supporting senior leaders in high-impact roles
You thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments
You take pride in anticipating needs and staying ahead of complexity
You are motivated by excellence, precision, and trust
Character & ABILITIES
You exercise sound judgment and discretion at all times
You remain calm, professional, and solutions-focused under pressure
You are proactive, resourceful, and highly accountable
You communicate with confidence, tact, and executive presence
Knowledge & skills
You excel at executive calendar strategy and priority management
You are skilled at preparing executive-level materials and briefings
You can manage sensitive information with absolute confidentiality
You are advanced in Microsoft Office and executive collaboration tools
Experience
You have 7+ years supporting senior executives, ideally a CEO or C-suite
You have experience working with senior leadership teams
You have supported board or governance-related activities
You have worked in complex, fast-growing or matrixed organizations
Nice-to-Have
Experience supporting Boards of Directors
Exposure to regulated, food, manufacturing, or consumer goods environments
Project coordination support experience
things you will do…
Enable CEO effectiveness through strategic calendar, priority, and information management
Serve as a trusted liaison between the CEO, SLT, Board, and key stakeholders
Orchestrate SLT meetings, including agendas, materials, follow-ups, and decision tracking
Prepare and coordinate executive-level communications, briefings, and presentations
Support Board meetings and governance processes with discretion and accuracy
Anticipate issues, remove obstacles, and ensure leaders are prepared and informed
OTHER …
Flexibility to work beyond standard hours when required by executive schedules
Availability during critical business or governance cycles
Absolute commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct