Executive Assistant

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Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing. 

Be your best at Canada Life.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant, Enterprise Risk Management. The successful candidate will be required to be in-office approximately 2 days/week based on our hybrid model. 

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be in the following head office locations: Winnipeg or Toronto.

Role description 

Enterprise Risk Management plays a central role in risk oversight for the organization. It presents team members with the opportunity to work with a wide range of diverse stakeholders and develop collaborative partnerships across business segments and functions. 

The role primarily supports the Senior Vice President, Head of Enterprise Risk Management but also provides support to senior leaders within Enterprise Risk Management.   The role reports to the Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent must be detail oriented, be adaptable and work well with complexity & ambiguity.  In addition, the individual will need to build strong relationships, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and exercise discretion while managing confidential information.

What you will do 

• Organize schedules including the evaluation & reprioritization of schedules when unexpected priorities arise.  Independently follow-up on action items, maintain calendars, coordinate travel arrangements and expense reports, maintain files, and prepare correspondence and other presentation materials
• Preserve confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment regarding sensitive matters
• Support the planning and organization of team events, including celebrations, activities around holiday season, and recognizing the achievements of our team.  Plan, organize and manage department activities such as department meetings, townhalls, annual planning and other events.
• Preparing reports, presentations, webinars and other events as required
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tasks, providing timely updates and response to all requests

What you will bring 

• Experience supporting an executive team, across geographic locations, who work closely with executive internal and external stakeholders as well as board and regulators.
• Experience working in a complex matrixed organizational structure and an ability to quickly learn these structures
• Post-secondary education, or a combination of education and work experience
• Exceptional Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams)
• Demonstrated customer service mindset
• Ability to build and manage trusting relationships with business partners
• Demonstrated strong organizational capabilities with the ability to handle multiple priorities 

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing. 

We are one of Canada's top 100 employers!

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.  

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.  

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted