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Executive Assistant

Toronto, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Hybrid work environment
Full-time position

About the role

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251 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M2J 4V6

full-time . July 15, 2025

Description We are seeking a highly capable and professional Executive Assistant to support the President in a broad range of business, organizational, and communication functions. This is a trusted position requiring exceptional judgment, absolute discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs and act independently. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly adaptable, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact and coordination for the President, managing communications and priorities across internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
  • Manage the President’s complex calendar, ensuring alignment of priorities and maximizing time efficiency; proactively handling scheduling conflicts and last-minute changes.
  • Prepare briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and speech notes for internal and external meetings, public speaking engagements, and business events.
  • Coordinate business events, off-site business meetings.
  • Draft and manage executive correspondence, reports, and documentation with clarity, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Act as interpreter (Mandarin - English) during meetings or events, as needed.
  • Coordinate international and domestic travel, including detailed itineraries, logistics, and on-the-ground support when necessary.
  • Interact professionally with internal teams, clients, industry partners, and external collaborators and representing the leader and the firm with clarity, tact, and a proactive approach
  • Track key deliverables, manage task follow-ups, and support strategic initiatives to ensure alignment across functions.
  • Handle sensitive business and personal information with strict confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Coordinate and assist with personal or household tasks (e.g., coordinating with family or vendors), with a strong focus on enabling the President’s business productivity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from elite universities.
  • 5 –10 years of experience supporting senior executives in fast-paced corporate, professional services, or financial institution.
  • Native English speaker with at least a basic understanding of Mandarin (spoken and written).
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; able to synthesize information quickly and clearly.
  • Proven track record in managing executive calendars, preparing high-level materials, and coordinating complex logistics.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated tech agility, including comfort with CRM platforms, travel, invoicing, and expense systems (e.g., Concur SAP), collaboration tools (e.g., Teams), and basic IT troubleshooting
  • Experienced level of written and verbal communication skills with a professional tone and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
  • Ability to work independently, or as a team member, while maintaining focus and productivity
  • Valid passport and full availability for occasional international travel.

About North Horizon Holdings Inc.

Investment Management

North Horizon is a Canadian Family Office with a global investment reach. We are value-oriented investors in public equities, fixed incomes, private equities, venture capitals and real estate.