Executive Assistant – #8134 – A

Premier Family Farms
Premier Family Farms (“Premier”) is an integrated group that manages a supply chain of poultry through several operating divisions. Premier is profitable and growing, in particular with international sales of our Kosher product line. Premier is family-owned and operated and is the only certified producer of Kosher poultry products in Ontario.
Current Opportunity:
As a result of continued growth, we are looking for a problem solver with excellent communication skills who thrives in a positive environment. You will work closely with the CEO to provide administrative support, usually on a one-on-one basis helping to make the best use of their time by dealing with secretarial and administrative tasks. Your previous experience includes supporting Senior / Executive leaders handling a wide variety of duties with differing levels of sensitivity. Your superpower includes being an exceptional gatekeeper who can think on their feet, coordinate activities across all operating divisions, and keep the Executive team organized and on track.
Please submit a resume with cover letter, outlining your interest in this position along with a salary / wage expectation.
- Supporting Chief Executive Officer and others, in the executive office; managing calendars, email, screening telephone calls, inquiries and requests, and handing them when appropriate, making travel arraignments, organizing and over-seeing client visits, taking meeting minutes, and other similar duties as needed
- Preparing meeting agendas, presentation decks and other collateral as needed
- General office management such as maintaining office supplies, ensuring office remains well organized and tidy, coordinating with cleaners and reaching out to HR and IT consultants when needed
- Administrative support such as organizing files, copying materials for meetings, binding presentation decks and other similar tasks as needed
- Communicating key messages to all members of the team , customers and suppliers (i.e. Holiday schedule, team events etc.)
- Accountability for key deliverables and actions items as noted during leadership meetings (i.e. Farmers, Management staff, customers)
- 3+ years experience as an Executive Assistant within a professional services environment
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism and integrity
- A self-starter who has advanced problem-solving skills and is able to multi task
- highly organized and energetic with excellent planning and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Adobe Acrobat
Benefits and Perks:
- Excellent compensation
- Benefit package
- Positive team environment
- Modern, bright and clean office spaces
Please submit a resume with cover letter, outlining your interest in this position along with a salary / wage expectation.