Job Description

The Strategic Planning team has an opportunity for an Executive Assistant interested in combining his/her strong organizational and people skills with the ability to coordinate a wide range of activities in support of high-visibility executive meetings throughout the year. The Executive Assistant joins a small collaborative team as part of the company's strategic planning team which supports CGI's leaders with shaping the strategy of one of the world's largest end-to-end IT and business consulting services firms.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the Executive Assistant will be tasked to support the achievement of our business objectives. The successful Executive Assistant will have the opportunity to showcase his/her organizational skills and relationship building ability by working closely with the executive team and members of the strategic planning team from across the globe.



Your responsibilities will range across all areas of executive assistance, including event/meeting, planning, management, and support, including:



Executive and High-Visibility Event Management

. Plan and organize executive and internal meetings by proactively managing calendars, invitations, and logistics.

. Support on-site event logistics, including meeting registration setup, badging, breakout group and table seating assignments, signage, decor, and transportation coordination.

. Coordinate set-up and tracking meeting registration with the events management team using an event management tool .

. Handle first-level questions from meeting participants and direct them accordingly



Supporting & Preparatory Administration

. Prepare meeting agenda and follow-up documentation.

. Ensure up-to-date management and tracking of the enterprise events calendar.

. Maintain accurate master lists of participants and the events calendar.

. Maintain planner notes of all meetings and events.



Financial & General Administrative Compliance

. Manage administrative procedures for purchase requests, travel requests, expenses, and approvals.

. Ensure compliance with administrative processes for the team, including tracking and follow-up for purchase requests, contractual engagements, and timesheets.

. Update budget files for event managers or owners to ensure accurate visibility into costs.



Communication & Stakeholder Management

. Prepare, revise, and distribute internal communication in both English and French



Team Records & Infrastructure

. Contribute to the team's management of the collaborative environment (SharePoint, Teams) and maintain team records.

. Track and follow up on mandatory learning for the team.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

. 5 years of dedicated experience as an executive assistant

. Strong ability to write, revise, edit written communication in English and French, including presentation material. Note that most business is conducted in English given the global nature of the role.

. Excellent organizational skills with precise, conscientious attention to detail

. Demonstrated experience in working in an environment requiring discretion and reliable handling of confidential information

. Ability to maintain excellent business relationships with all stakeholders, including executive assistants, executives, internal teams, and external partners.

. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Word, Sharepoint, and Excel

. Strong collaboration skills and ability to build positive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

. Ability to work on a variety of projects across internal clients

. Knowledge of event logistics elements, including food & beverage, event management tools, and AV

. Project management experience is an asset

. Ability to work flexible hours in line with business needs and critical deadlines



Professional attributes:

. Quick learner, self-starter and flexible to adjust priorities and deliverables within tight deadlines

. Strong analytical skills, capable of managing multiple tasks in parallel

. Professional mindset, fostering collaboration and positive team interactions

. Discretion in handling and/or having access to details of executive-level meetings

. Client-focused, excellent at listening and understanding client requirements; Solution driven, positive attitude who delivers results on time, on budget, and who demonstrates personal accountability

. Intellectual curiosity - asks questions and strives to find new and innovative ways to complete tasks



Education and Certification:

Diplome d'etudes collegiale (DEC - equivalent to a two or three-year college diploma) or equivalent relevant experience in a similar position

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...



You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.



Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.



You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.



At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.



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