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Executive Assistant

Altis Recruitment

Toronto, Ontario

Executive Assistant

Altis Recruitment

Toronto, Ontario
 
Salary: From $85,000 to $94,000 per Year
 

Location: Toronto (Hybrid)
Language: English required in written and spoken communication


About the Opportunity

This is a pivotal executive support role within a purpose-driven organization in the non-profit sector. You will be the operational backbone for senior leaders, ensuring their days run smoothly, priorities stay focused, and strategic objectives move forward without friction. Your work will directly support leadership effectiveness, organizational impact, and decision-making at the highest level.

You will collaborate closely with executives, senior leadership, board members, and external partners in a highly trusted environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, people-centered spaces, values confidentiality, and takes pride in being the calm, organized force behind complex operations.


What’s in it for You

You will join a workplace that values trust, integrity, and collaboration. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders, gain exposure to high-level strategy, and build meaningful relationships across an organization that prioritizes impact and purpose.

You can expect a culture that celebrates professionalism, balance, and respect, along with the chance to grow your career in a role that is both visible and valued.


Your Responsibilities

  • You’ll manage complex executive calendars, business travel, and logistics to keep leaders focused and effective.

  • In this role, you’ll coordinate meetings, agendas, materials, and logistics for internal and external stakeholders.

  • You’ll oversee expense reporting, invoice management, and reconciliation for external spend.

  • You’ll build strong, trusted relationships across leadership teams, and external partners.

  • You’ll create efficient systems for records, documentation, and information flow.

  • You’ll handle highly confidential materials with discretion and professionalism.


Skills and Qualifications

  • 5–7+ years of experience supporting senior executives in complex organizations

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma

  • Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail

  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation tools

  • Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive information

  • Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset


Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who brings calm, clarity, and confidence to complex environments, someone who takes pride in being the person leaders rely on every day.”


Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.



We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

majella.de.freitas@altis.com

 

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About Altis Recruitment

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