Job Description

Farmers Edge is a global leader in agriculture technology! We produce industry leading technologies, software and digital tools that enable customers around the world to grow more sustainably, maximize profitability, and minimize risk. Our Team Members are passionate, enterprising individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth work environment. We offer a competitive total compensation package that may include a co-paid insurance plan, an annual, vacation time, a generous sick leave plan, and options for retirement savings, in addition to the base salary. We currently have an opportunity for an Executive Assistant who will provide administrative, project based, and Board-level support for the Chief Executive Officer and other company executives. The ideal candidate will be located in Winnipeg, with the flexibility to work either from home or the local Corporate office, according to the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules meetings with internal and external parties, coordinates travel arrangements, completes expense reports and responds to emails on behalf of the CEO
• Assists Board Members with travel arrangements, expense reporting and other ad hoc requests
• Assists members of the Executive team with Board and Committee meetings and report preparation
• Schedules and attends confidential leadership meetings, prepares agendas, and transcribes or distributes minutes
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and presentations
• Conducts research and prepares reports on various topics
• Supports the development and distribution of internal communications
• Establishes, implements and improves existing workflows and administrative processes

• Previous experience in administrative support role for a C-level executive, or as a legal assistant
• Post-secondary education in General Business, Administration, or legal support
• Must be able to work autonomously; be flexible and adaptable
• A calm demeanor while working under pressure and ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail; highly organized and ability to function well while managing conflicting priorities