ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADVISORY SERVICES (Temporary, 12 months)

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Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few   

• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more... 

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Please take note that this role is temporary for 12 months.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As an Administrative Assistant to the Vice President, Advisory Services (Quebec and Atlantic regions), you will act as a true strategic partner at the heart of operations. You will play a key role in managing priorities, organizing workflow, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the leadership team.

If you're looking to grow your career with one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, this opportunity is for you!

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Act as a key point of contact to support the Vice President in managing priorities, planning, and organizing work
• Proactively manage the calendar, coordinate meetings, and oversee all logistical aspects (room bookings, travel arrangements, agendas, budget tracking, conferences)
• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain a variety of strategic and administrative documents including presentations, reports, executive committee materials, budgets, and invoices
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, executive committee members, and external partners to ensure effective and fluid communication
• Draft and review various communications for both internal and external audiences
• Contribute to the coordination of activities related to office operations and facilities

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• College diploma or university degree in business administration or a related field
• Relevant experience in an administrative assistant role or similar position
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities with professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong client service mindset, and ability to build trusted relationships
• Proactive, autonomous, and highly organized
• Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English

Please note that temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.

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Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.