Executive Assistant

  • Employer: iA Financial Group
  • Office: 26 Wellington Street East
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Other Possible Location(s): Oakville, Ontario
  • Job category: Customer Service and Administrative Support
  • Job ID: JR10024966
  • Job type: Permanent Job
  • Apply before: 2025-12-31

Description

Build the future with us

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide direct support to two senior leaders within Dealer Services. This role requires exceptional multitasking, discretion, and the ability to manage complex schedules and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As an Executive Assistant, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

 

  • Manage calendars and emails for both Vice Presidents, including complex scheduling across the Executive Team

  • Anticipate needs and implement tools and procedures to enhance office efficiency

  • Maintain and update schedules for recurring committee meetings

  • Draft, revise, translate, and format documents, correspondence, and PowerPoint presentations in both official languages

  • Coordinate national strategic meetings, including travel, accommodations, venues, and catering

  • Organize and support Town Halls (All Employee, New Employee, Operations, etc.)

  • Attend meetings (virtual/in-person), take notes, and summarize key takeaways

  • Coordinate conference attendance logistics (travel, registration, hotel, etc.)

  • Maintain organizational charts for both Vice Presidents and their teams

  • Support and organize DMS meetings (2.5, 3, and 4), including guest coordination and content preparation

  • Manage security requests via the SecurityRequest platform

  • Oversee onboarding of new employees: IT setup, security, building access, and team introductions

  • Represent both Vice Presidents as a committee member on Viva Engage

  • Perform various ad hoc administrative duties as required

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who has :

  • A minimum of 7 years of experience as an Executive Assistant

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities; able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines

  • High attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment

  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools: Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneNote

  • Experience in a Lean environment is considered an advantage

  • Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to confidentiality

  • Knowledge of the French language is an asset.

  • Position based in Toronto or Oakville

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

 

Why you’ll love working with us

  • A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence

  • A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed

  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces

  • Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Get ahead of your career, where your talent belongs

See why so many people choose iA!

Company Overview

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $235 billion in assets, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 130 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, write to us. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.