Sailing International Trade Ltd. is seeking a responsible, detail-oriented, and highly organized Executive Assistant to the President to provide administrative, executive, and language support for the company's business operations.

The ideal candidate must be fluent in both French and Mandarin, with good communication skills, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

This position involves working closely with the President to coordinate business schedules, facilitate internal and external communications, provide translation and interpretation, and support daily business activities.

Previous experience in an administrative or executive support role is an asset but not required. Candidates with strong language skills, organizational abilities, and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide daily administrative and executive support to the President in matters related to company business.
- Manage business calendars, appointments, meetings, and schedules.
- Coordinate business travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries.
- Provide French–Mandarin interpretation during business meetings, phone calls, and discussions.
- Translate business emails, documents, reports, and correspondence between French and Mandarin.
- Facilitate communication between the President, employees, clients, suppliers, and international business partners.
- Prepare and organize meeting materials, business documents, reports, and correspondence.
- Maintain accurate company records, files, and confidential business information.
- Follow up on assigned tasks, monitor progress, and assist with the coordination of ongoing business activities.
- Coordinate meetings, welcome business visitors, and provide general office administrative support.
- Handle confidential business information,



company documents, and executive communications with professionalism and discretion.
- Perform other business-related administrative and executive support duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Fluency in French and Mandarin, both written and spoken, is required.
- Working proficiency in English for daily workplace communication.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Responsible, reliable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general office applications.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assigned tasks.
- Educational background in French, translation, business administration, or a related field is an asset.
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Interpreter, or in a related role is preferred but not required.

What We Offer
- Opportunity to work directly with senior management.
- Exposure to international trade and cross-cultural business communications.
- Professional and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for qualified growth and development.

How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their résumé through Indeed.

We welcome applicants from diverse educational and professional backgrounds who meet the required language qualifications and demonstrate strong organizational skills, professionalism, and a proactive attitude.

Pay: $48,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M2J 4V6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Language:
- French (preferred)
- Mandarin (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Executive Assistant to the President (French & Mandarin) (Toronto)
🏢 Sailing International Trade
📍 Toronto