Executive Assistant

3 days ago


Saint John, Canada Sawmills Head Office Full time

As an Executive Assistant, you will work in a fast-paced environment, interacting directly with executives from both inside and outside of the organization, as well as with different levels of Government. Reporting to the Vice President of Sawmills, the Executive Assistant will play a vital role in support of the operations team. In this position you can expect to work alongside the VP and other team members, taking meeting notes, arranging calendars and events, creating reports, and assisting with fostering productive working relationships across the organization.

As the ideal candidate, you pride yourself on delivering top quality administrative support while remaining flexible, resourceful, and customer focused. You demonstrate precision in managing day-to-day tasks, yet you also possesses the agility required respond to the changing needs of the business and senior executives. You enjoy working within an environment that maintains high standards for excellence, while providing you with the autonomy, resources, and support to successfully deliver on your objectives. You enjoy working in fast-paced, dynamic environments that stimulate your problem-solving skills. You demonstrate sound judgment when dealing people of every level of the organization. You leverage your superior communication skills to promote understanding, trust, and cooperation amongst diverse groups stakeholders.

What We Offer:

  • At JDI you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefit package as well as the opportunity to take part in job related training and development.
  • You will be given the opportunity to grow and develop in your current role as well as being able to progress within the company.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • Bilingual (French & English) considered an asset
  • Proven experience as an executive administrative assistant
  • Completion of post-secondary education looking to grow their career
  • Ability to take initiative and problem solve
  • Willing to regularly learn new programs and processes, and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills with a consistent pro-active and energetic approach
  • Ability to appropriately multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven team player and collaborator
  • Ability to work with confidential information
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal direction

  • Provide administration support, manage calendar, and expense reporting for executive leaders with the Sawmills division;
  • Prepare and/or proof correspondence, presentations and documents including government and official documents;
  • Coordinate travel, meetings, and official events – both inside and outside the company
  • Provide support with document management including technology such as SharePoint and Microsoft Office Teams
  • Assist with the day-to-day administration of the office
  • Record and document management
  • Liaise and interact with other departments and divisions as necessary
  • Administrative and communication project management
  • Other duties and functions as required

Irving Sawmills and Irving Forest Products are committed to delivering quality lumber products, strong customer relationships and service reliability, as well as operating safe and efficient operations. We are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in our people, our forest products, our local communities and the most up-to-date technology.

Our employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to our 11 sawmills and value-added mills, our portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and our Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Our team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through our vertically integrated supply chain. We also supply wood chips for our growing Pulp & Paper Division. Careers at Irving Sawmills are exciting and fast-paced, and there are many opportunities to advance and grow a long-term career with the company in various professions such as production and operations, engineering, maintenance and reliability, technicians, and skilled trades, sales & logistics, and professional services. Employees are encouraged to try new roles to grow their skills as well as gain professional exposure across our many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.


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