Executive Assistant

The **Executive Assistant **reports directly to the President & CEO and will be responsible for assisting with administrative and organizational needs and act as the gatekeeper to the President and CEO’s calendar and correspondence as it relates to the operation of a growing construction business.
- **As an Executive Assistant at Ashton Construction Services Inc. you will be responsible for**:_
- Word processing as required for meeting minutes, contracts, proposals, etc.
- Keeping the President & CEO’s calendar up-to-date, including adding events, rescheduling appointments and providing daily briefings.
- Acting as the gatekeeper for internal and external contacts, including vendors, colleagues, clients, and customers.
- Conducting research and creating reports on various topics based on needs.
- Assist management and colleagues with overflow work, errands, and tasks as assigned.
- Planning and organizing events that take place externally.
- Keeping important information and documents organized.
- Maintaining a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
- **To be Successful at Ashton Construction Services Inc., you will have the following qualifications and experience**:_
- 2+ years experience in an assistant or administrative role working in a busy, fast paced office environment.
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant is an asset.
- Post-secondary education in either business or administration is an asset.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to complete a high volume of work within deadlines.
- Ability to conduct research and create reports or presentations.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in a Windows environment and MS Office Suite including Teams and Planner.
- **Compensation and Benefits**:_
- Competitive salary with annual bonus potential.
- Extensive group benefits package including extended health care, dental, life insurance, disability coverage and RRSP matching.
- **What we can offer you**:_
- Strong commitment to safety in the workplace. ACS is COR certified.
- Grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment that is at the forefront of the construction industry in Canmore.
- Commitment to training for career development.
- Fun working atmosphere with multiple team building events each year.

We care about people. ACS is committed to building a safe workplace where everyone can succeed and belong. As a Signatory to the Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter 2023, we’re working on five commitments to build an even more diverse, equitable, and inclusive team environment.

With a focus on creating a working environment built on mutual respect and professionalism, we aim to attract motivated, talented people who will thrive and grow with our company. We’re proud that our diverse team is 32% female While we acknowledge that there’s still more work to be done, our DEI practices are continually evolving as our company grows.

As an environmentally conscious business, ACS incorporates green practices wherever possible, both at our workplace and worksites. We also proudly offer sustainable construction solutions.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: $48,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Canmore, AB T1W 2W8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-11-28