Executive Assistant - Vimy Foundation : Montreal

The mission of the Vimy Foundation is to preserve and promote Canada`s First World War legacy as symbolized with the victory at Vimy Ridge in April 1917, a milestone where Canada came of age and was then recognized on the world stage.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position title: Executive Assistant
Department: Vimy Foundation
Status: Permanent/Full-time
Immediate Superior:
Executive Director

Responsibilities:

• Support Executive Director with administrative activities (travel, expense reports, visitors, mail & courier, calendar, lunches, Board meetings, contracts and filing, business cards, etc.)
• Support other management & employees with administrative activities (purchasing as needed, travel, etc.)
• Manage website updates, press releases and social networking (translation services, work with wire)
• Accounting clerk (basic accounting entries and printing checks)
• Represent first point of contact with outside world.

Skills and qualifications related to the position:
• Good knowledge of the MS Office Suite, basic knowledge of Quickbook
• Bilingual (English/French)
• Good written skills in English
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work on your own with minimal direction.
• Flexible schedule
• Attention to detail & ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Strong organizational skills

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary degree in a related area preferred; previous experience in an administrative position preferred.

• The Vimy Foundation offers a competitive salary for this position.


This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the sole duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job. Incumbents may be required to follow additional instructions, acquire additional related job skills, and perform other related work as required.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to admin@vimyfoundation.ca

• Location: Montreal
• Compensation: The Vimy Foundation offers a competitive salary for this position
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don`t contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!