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Job Description

Anchored Recruiting is delighted to partner with Breton Ability Centre to find an Executive Assistant tobe part of their inclusive and compassionate team.Our client, Breton Ability Centre, is a purpose driven organization, developing people and supportingthem through their personal, social, and educational needs to help actively participate in theircommunities. They have an exclusive opportunity for a highly professional and caring individual to jointheir diverse, dedicated Senior Management Team. This Executive Assistant will play a critical role insupporting the Senior Management Team, specifically focusing on leading the office of the CEO.The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a high degree of accountability, attention to detail,integrity, consistency, and follow through. They will work closely with the CEO being her “right-hand”,where she will lean on you to act as the first line of support in all matters and act as a bridge ofcommunications with internal and external stakeholdersWe are seeking an excellent communicator with impeccable interpersonal and time management skills.The candidate must be able to maintain a high-level of discretion and integrity in handling privateinformation. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, be able to complete a high volume of tasksor projects and have excellent problem-solving skills.As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, your key responsibilities will be:

• Act as first point of contact for the CEO in all aspects, creating trusted relationships with staff

and be able to act on the CEO’s behalf as needed

• Provide superior calendar management to the CEO’s Calendar and anticipate upcoming

commitments

• Prepare, edit and proofread correspondence, vendor management, presentations, brochures,

publications, reports, and related material as needed to help the CEO effectively lead theorganization

• Act as principal contact for all matters concerning to the CEO and demonstrate good judgement

in prioritizing issue management

• Evaluate and develop policies and procedures to assist with the operations of the organization.

• Liaison with the Board of Directors and provide support through minute taking and logistics and

have an understanding of bylaws regarding board matters.

• Minute take at meetings and ensure follow through for action items

• Manage email correspondence and maintain a priority list of follow up actions and call list

• Provide supervision to one administrative assistant within the Breton Ability Centre team

Our client is offering you:

• Compensation for this position will range from $56,000 to $62,000 based on experience

• Includes comprehensive benefits package through the Health Association of Nova Scotia

• Includes competitive defined pension plan though the Nova Scotia Health Employee’s Pension

Plan

• Permanent, Full-Time Position

• The opportunity to work with a dynamic, inclusive employer

• The opportunity to learn from individuals working in and utilizing Breton Ability Centre

• The opportunity to play an important role in the organization that improves the lives of

individuals with varying abilitiesWhat you need to succeed:

• You can work with a diverse, equitable, and inclusive lens

You are an empathetic and compassionate person You are detail-driven with strong organizational skills You have expert knowledge of Microsoft Office You can provide a high degree of confidentiality and privacy of information You demonstrate exemplary customer service skills (high degree of diplomacy, tact, discretionand good judgement)

• You can provide a high degree of professionalism dealing with a diverse group of people.
• You can react with appropriate urgency and judgement to situations that require response or

action

• You can anticipate the needs and create solutions to make things easier for the CEO
• You thrive in a high-volume environment

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Post-Secondary diploma in a recognized office administration, business administration or

secretarial program

• Undergraduate degree is an asset

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience, providing administrative support

and office coordination at the executive level

• Non-profit board experience considered an asset

• Supervisory experience is an asset

Our client is a diverse and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds,gender, race, or ability.If interested in this opportunity, please connect with Cheryl at Anchored Recruiting atcmarsh@anchoredrecruiting.ca or visit www.anchoredrecruiting.ca to Apply.All information collected will be shared with our client, Breton Ability Centre.By submitting this application, Anchored Recruiting will be adding you to our Talent pool database. You may becontacted in the future regarding future job opportunities.Quick Apply

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