Status: Full-time, 1-year contract; with possibility of extension
Location: Work-from-home position, based in Canada
Position Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Immediate Supervisor: Director, Strategic Initiatives
Compensation: $61,020.00
CanWaCH is seeking a full-time, one-year contract Executive Project Assistant (EPA) to provide administrative and secretarial support to the CEO, such as coordinating meetings, managing calendars and emails, etc. as well as logistical and programmatic support to the Senior Management team. The EPA is an integral role that provides centralized support across all departments and teams. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated ability to comprehend and execute complex and time sensitive activities across multiple portfolios and has experience with communications and supporting event and logistics, internal operations and Board governance.
WHO WE ARE:
The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is a proud membership of more than 100 non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic institutions, health professional associations and individuals partnering to improve health outcomes for women and children in more than 1,000 communities worldwide. CanWaCH unites the expertise and commitment of Canadian organizations and individuals to advance the health and rights of women, children and adolescents globally, envisioning a world where women, children and adolescents, in all their diversity, realize their right to thrive in full health.
CanWaCH is a completely virtual organization, with all staff operating from home offices across Canada. Human resources, financial management and all functions of the organization take place in a fast -paced virtual office space. We have been intentional in building our virtual organization and know that skills such as: adaptability, problem solving, and thinking outside the box are critical attributes needed to thrive as part of our team. We strive to create an environment of radical candor, matched with a ‘can-do’ attitude and ambition. You would be an excellent fit if you see yourself as a ‘builder’ and inspire community and connections.
Position Description
The Executive Project Assistant plays a supporting role in enhancing overall organizational effectiveness by providing astute administrative and secretarial support to the CEO. The ideal candidate is a talented multi-tasker, highly resourceful, able to act without guidance, technologically savvy, professional, demonstrates a keen sense of attention to detail and initiative, well-organized with great time management skills, and conducts the management of confidential files with extreme tact.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Project Assistant responsibilities
Operations and Finance responsibilities
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
DESIRED SKILLS
WHAT WE OFFER
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Should you require an accommodation or adjustment, please indicate this in your application.
CanWaCH is an equal opportunity employer. We believe deeply in equality and diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and all other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code. CanWaCH particularly welcomes submissions from qualified applicants from diverse communities, including but not limited to: youth, Indigenous communities, newcomer Canadians, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2I communities.
CanWaCH does not tolerate harassment, coercion, sexual exploitation or abuse of any form. All offers of employment are conditional upon signing Human Resource Policies.
All staff must be based, and eligible to work, in Canada and able to travel for work.
Due to a high volume of applications this posting will close January 31, 11:59pm ET.
Please submit your application through Charity Village by visiting this link.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. While we appreciate the interest of all those who apply, we will only communicate with those who are selected to proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. For any questions please reach out to [email protected].
Published:
January 23, 2025
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Type:
Location:
Canada
Organization:
CanWaCH
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