Executive Assistant, Governance

Adecco is currently hiring an experienced Executive Assistant for a temporary assignment in North York, ON. This role is ideal for a highly professional EA who thrives in a fast-paced executive environment supporting senior leadership at the C-suite level.
In this position, you will provide advanced executive-level support to a senior leader in Governance, Legal and Compliance, managing complex scheduling, board coordination, communications, and confidential administrative functions.

• Pay Rate: $35/hour
  
• Location: North York, ON
  
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
  
• Employment Type: Temporary | Full-time
  
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
  

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive administrative support to senior leadership in Governance, Legal and Compliance.
  
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.
  
• Prepare, edit, and format confidential correspondence, presentations, and executive documents.
  
• Coordinate board and governance meetings, including materials, logistics, and follow-ups.
  
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion.
  
• Arrange travel, accommodations, and expense reporting for executive leadership.
  
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and board members.
  
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as required.
  
• Ensure smooth administrative operations in a fast-paced executive environment.
  

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.
  
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives (C-suite or equivalent).
  
• Experience in legal, governance, or corporate environments is strongly preferred.
  
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
  
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
  
• Experience in large or complex organizational structures is an asset.
  

Why Apply

• Opportunity to support senior executive leadership in a high-profile governance environment.
  
• Exposure to board-level coordination and corporate legal operations.
  
• Fast-paced, dynamic assignment with meaningful responsibilities.
  
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
  

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our recruitment team is ready to support you in your next career step.
At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values - Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity - by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.
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