Job Description

Senior Administrative Assistant - Contract - 18515
About the Opportunity
LRO Staffing is partnering with a respected organization in Ottawa to recruit a Senior Administrative Assistant for a three-week temporary assignment. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned administrative professional to provide high-level executive support to the CEO during a period of vacation coverage. The successful candidate will be confident, adaptable, and able to take ownership of a wide range of scheduling, coordination, and project support responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide executive-level administrative support to the CEO, with a focus on scheduling and prioritizing requests as they arise
• Support special projects during the assignment period, including event planning and event research in collaboration with the CEO
• Assist the team responsible for the Board of Directors with scheduling and ad hoc administrative requests
• Coordinate with the travel agent on any travel-related adjustments or changes for the CEO (all travel arrangements are pre-planned)
• Attend cross-training meetings prior to the assignment to ensure smooth coverage.
• Remain on standby during the three-week period to provide responsive support as needed

About You
The successful candidate will have the following:

• Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support to senior executives, ideally within a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands
• Confident, quick learner with initiative and the ability to take ownership of tasks.
• Eager, adaptable, and solutions-oriented with excellent judgment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams and SharePoint

About the Job

• Work Arrangement: Fully remote or onsite (flexibility based on candidate preference)
• Location: Ottawa, ON (free parking available onsite)
• Duration: ASAP for three weeks
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
• Hourly Pay: $25.00 - $27.00, commensurate with experience

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How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button below and follow the instructions to submit your resume. You can also apply by submitting your resume directly to . If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 18515.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

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