Executive Assistant to CEO

Executive Assistant Position Comfort Property Management Inc. is mid-sized Property Management Company with clients throughout the GTA. Our aim is to provide customized services at an affordable price, while remaining dedicated to managing the properties and assets of our corporations to the highest possible standard. Comfort Property Management Inc., in consultation with the condominium corporation, establishes and maintains a proactive program to provide ongoing maintenance of the components of the property. Our group of companies span real estate to accounting services and the executive assistant will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Executive Team and managing the organization’s office operations. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Role and Responsibilities - Provide sophisticated calendar management for CEO. - Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts - Make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements. - Act as a liaison and provide support to the Executive Team - Arrange and handle all logistics for meetings and events: schedule meetings; draft agendas; develop, compile, and distribute presentation materials; and record meeting minutes - Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the organization, including: assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements; and completing expense and mileage reports. - Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature. - Prioritize and determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect CEO’s style and organization policy. - Work closely with the CEO to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. - Act as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the CEO updated. - Anticipate CEO’s needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc. - Coordinate all Executive Team meetings and retreats and assist with staff meetings and events as needed. - Provide "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO and staff, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with the Executive Team. - Complete projects by assigning work to appropriate staff, including the Executive Team, on behalf of the CEO. - Work with the Executive Team to coordinate the CEO’s outreach activities. - Follow up on contacts made by the CEO to cultivate ongoing relationships. - Evaluate and assist in developing office policies and procedures for improved work flow and anticipate future needs as organization grows. - Assist in the selection of vendors and purchase equipment, services, and supplies necessary for operation of organization. - Manage information systems operations including hardware, software, desktop support, internal telecommunications, and strategic systems development and planning. - Prepare budget recommendations. - Provide basic bookkeeping - Replenish office materials such as snacks, printer supplies, paper, office supplies, etc. - Provide event management support as requested. - Provide hospitality to all guests and help to create a welcoming environment. - Answer CEO’s phone line and respond to inquiries. - Process CEO’s daily mail. - Invest in building long-lasting relationships both externally and internally. - Other projects/duties as assigned for the overall benefit of the organization. Qualifications: - Strong ability to execute work with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens. - Significant executive support experience, including supporting C-level executives. - Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software; ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail. - High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people - Make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time. - Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance. - Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround. - Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information. - Excellent judgment is essential. - Ability t