Executive Assistant (Burnaby)

Executive Assistant (Burnaby)

31 Oct
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Beedie
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Burnaby

31 Oct

Beedie

Burnaby

At Beedie, we foster talent, encourage innovation, and reward success.

We’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team and share our passion for doing the best work of our lives. Our approach is simple: we work hard, we have fun, and we make a difference. And, we’ve been recognized as a top employer provincially and nationally. Our people are the heart and soul of our organization. If you are passionate, hardworking, ambitious, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company that will take your career forward, join us.

Position Overview : As an Executive Assistant, you’ll provide high‑level, proactive administrative support to four senior executives within the Industrial Development and Construction group. This role is central to the effectiveness of the leadership team, requiring the ability to manage complex schedules, coordinate competing priorities, and anticipate needs across multiple leaders in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a high‑energy setting, enjoys supporting multiple senior leaders, and takes pride in enabling executive efficiency and business momentum. You are incredibly pro-active, not afraid to ‘roll-up your sleeves’ and get ANY job done, and you are a master at anticipating needs and expertly navigating ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities : Executive Assistance :

- Manage the day-to-day schedule of the Executive Vice President, Industrial Development and Construction, ensuring seamless coordination of meetings, appointments, deadlines, and priorities.
- Serve as a trusted partner to the Executive Vice President by proactively planning, tracking, and managing business and personal commitments, relationships, and engagement strategies
- Monitor, track,



and maintain all critical business and personal dates, deadlines, and milestones to ensure timely action and follow‑through
- Prepare the Executive Vice President for internal and external engagements —including leadership meetings, client interactions, partner/vendor discussions, events, and presentations - through briefing materials, background research, and logistics coordination
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to additional executive leaders across the organization, ensuring responsive, high‑quality service delivery
- Manage executive expenses, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and timely submission
- Lead and support ad‑hoc initiatives and special projects as assigned, often involving cross‑functional collaboration and high levels of discretion

Office & Event Administration :

- Manage the Industrial business unit’s event calendar, ensuring accurate tracking, scheduling, and alignment with business priorities
- Plan and coordinate holiday gift baskets and seasonal initiatives on behalf of the Industrial team
- Act as the primary organizer for the annual broker event, including vendor management, logistics, communications, and onsite coordination
- Track, manage, and coordinate Industrial sponsorships, ensuring visibility, compliance, and alignment with business goals
- Conduct business‑related errands and support office operations through hands‑on administrative assistance




- Support miscellaneous and ad‑hoc office projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility, initiative, and problem‑solving skills

Travel Administration :

- Coordinate, track, and maintain all travel bookings for members of the Industrial executive team, ensuring alignment with meeting schedules, business priorities, and personal preferences
- Prepare detailed travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, meeting locations, and contingency plans.
- Monitor and update travel logistics in Outlook, including real‑time adjustments, confirmations, and relevant documentation
- Ensure all travel bookings comply with company policies, approval workflows, and budget guidelines.
- Troubleshoot travel‑related issues proactively, including delays, cancellations, rebooking’s, and last‑minute travel needs
- Support the reconciliation of travel expenses by ensuring accurate, timely submission of receipts and expense reports.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure travel logistics are fully aligned with event planning, meeting coordination, and executive agendas

Desired Skills and Experience :

- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an office management or administrative role
- Post-secondary education (preferred)
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively within a team workplace
- Ability to work efficiently and without constant supervision
- Ability to multi-task and meet multiple objectives in short time periods
- Ability to identify, assess and solve problems/issues independently and proactively
- Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Outlook, an

📌 Executive Assistant (Burnaby)
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📍 Burnaby

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