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Executive Assistant To Vice Presidents

Job ID6A-D5-9E-5B-FB-00
CompanyTravel Alberta
LocationCalgary
ProvinceAlberta
Date Posted2021-02-23
Posted Until2021-03-09
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryService Sector
Description
Administrative support
• Coordinates activities related to the VPs’ schedules, screening meeting requests, redirecting requests where appropriate and prioritizing meetings
• Proactively resolves scheduling conflicts and taking independent action to meet the needs of the VPs and other SLT members as necessary
• Coordinates meetings with external parties as required
• Ensures the VPs are prepared and organized for meetings by providing meeting materials and background information
• Assists in presentation development for external stakeholders including the Board of Directors and tourism partners
• Maintains open communication with team coordinators of all other business units
• Provides back-up support for the Executive Assistant to the CEO
• Reconciles and submit the VPs’ monthly expenses
• Manages administrative expenses
• Arranges travel for the VPs in consultation with a third-party travel vendor

Communication
• Composes briefing notes, memos and letters for the VPs and proofreads prepared correspondence for accuracy, grammar and message consistency prior to it moving to the VPs
• Produces well thought-out correspondence through email communication and the production of letters and written materials (no grammatical or spelling errors)
• Responds promptly to requests with accuracy and in a courteous manner
• Coordinates and attends internal team and industry meetings as required, preparing agendas and background materials, and taking minutes when needed

Destination Development Support
• Provides support to the Destination Development team through the coordination and booking of venues for industry education programs as needed. This includes managing the RFP/RFQ process, CAIF forms, contracting, necessary approvals, hosting forms, venue set-up requirements and invoicing
Start DateApril 5, 2021
Salary$61,200.00 - $82,800.00
Education Requirements• Recognized diploma in business administration or related field is an asset
Essential Skills• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Client service orientation
• Effective communication skills
Experience• 7-10 years’ experience as an executive assistant supporting multiple senior leaders and board members

LanguagesEnglish
Work SettingsTemporarily working remote due to COVID
Additional Skills• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to take direction as well as work independently
• Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to calmly manage heavy workloads and shifting priorities
How To ApplySubmit a cover letter, resume and your salary expectations, with the title in the subject line of your email to careers@travelalberta.com