Executive Assistant

No other bank is doing what we do.

At BDC, we help Canada and its entrepreneurs create a prosperous, inclusive and green economy. Our mission is to help Canadian businesses thrive by providing financing, capital and advisory services. We’re devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. We’re also dedicated to our employees. Adaptable. Inspiring. Different. There’s a reason we like to work here, and we think you’ll like it too. Join BDC and help make a difference

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. They’re more than just words for BDC. These concepts are foundational to our success and to our ability to attract, retain, mobilize and develop the right talent, as well as to offer a healthy, professional and collaborative environment. We are committed to cultivating and preserving an environment where all employees can thrive, and, for over a decade, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, beliefs, experiences, and more.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As the Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice-President, Quebec, Atlantic and Advisory Services, you are the central pillar that oversees the organization, priority management and the smooth running of the work. If you're excited about a career with an organization that is one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, you've come to the right place

CHALLENGES TO BE MET- You support the Senior Vice-President in determining priorities and the organization of the work. You manage the agenda, organize meetings and carry out the resulting tasks (booking rooms and business trips, agendas, conferences, budgets, etc.).- You provide administrative support by maintaining and coordinating a wide range of documents such as presentations, reports, executive committee documents, budgets, invoices, etc., and coordinating activities related to the premises.- You build good relationships with all the BDC staff members, executive committees, regional team members and external parties to ensure ongoing dissemination and the coordination of the information.- You develop and maintain database systems and records, and process confidential data (evaluation reports, succession and career advancement recommendations, and other human resources documents.)- You administer the security clearance program in conjunction with the federal government.- You write various communications in both official languages (English and French).

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR- Do you have a college diploma or a university degree in business administration?- Do you have experience in an Executive Assistant role supporting higher management?- Do you have excellent computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)?- Do you have excellent ability to manage pressure and maintain professional relationships with internal/external stakeholders?- Are you self-taught and have the ability to multitask at the same time?- Do you have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English and French?

With us, you'll be able to achieve the work/life balance you're looking for, with competitive working conditions and above-market flexible benefits. This includes modern workspaces to work from when you are in our offices, and, for some specific positions, the ability to work remotely, on reserve, and/or within your community.