Executive Assistant

NRTG - We are hiring Position Title: Executive Assistant Terms of Employment: Permanent Work Location: Nanaimo - work from home **About us** Natural Resources Training Group (NRTG) is a private training agency specializing in developing and delivering quality ?hands-on' and in-demand natural resource-related training programs. As Canada's leading provider of natural resource training, we have delivered our short, customized and applied ?professional development' programs to more than 21,000 industry professionals, organizations, and indigenous learners in communities throughout North America. NRTG conducts business the right way, leading with empathy and kindness to create a fabulous work environment where employees feel valued, supported, safe, and engaged. These same attributes are extended to our students and clients who receive our world-class training and free, lifetime access to training and career support. **About The Role** The Executive Assistant completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the President and the Administrative Department, including: - Organizing meetings, managing the President's schedule. - Handling correspondence directed to the President with discretion. - Provides "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role. - Manages scheduling for our course instructors for a variety of programs. - Communicates effectively, on behalf of the President and company with clients, instructors, and internal staff. - Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the President, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. - Carries out administrative tasks to support the Finance Coordinator and Registrar. - Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the President's office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management staff. **Requirements and Skills** - Demonstrated success and work experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role effectively assisting a Senior Executive. - Expert level communication skills, focusing on empathy, kindness, and patience. - Exemplary organizational and communication skills. - Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability. - Emotional maturity. - Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently. - Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response. - Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel (Advanced level), PowerPoint, Teams, Planner, SharePoint). - Driver's license and own vehicle desired. **About You** First and foremost, you lead with your heart. You have demonstrated success supporting senior executives. **Education** Education qualifications may include a degree in Business Administration or 5 or more years of equivalent practical experience. **The Benefits** The opportunity to work with great people, a passionate and grateful client base, and to thrive in a position and role that truly makes a difference to others. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer great benefits, including Employee wellbeing and assistance programs, flexible arrangements to help you achieve work-life balance (remote work, flexible hours), and a priority to provide you with professional development opportunities and career growth. **How to Apply?