Executive Assistant

The Fraser Institute has an opening for a full-time Executive Assistant based in British Columbia or Alberta. The position is ideal for a professional, highly organized individual, who wants to be part of a dynamic, high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proven ability to maintain confidentiality, build trust and create positive working relationships.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Provide administrative support to the President and Executive Vice President.

Manage executive travel and meeting coordination including travel bookings and itineraries, managing internal and external meetings requests in Outlook, setting-up meeting rooms, preparing meeting materials, arranging catering services, etc.

Draft executive-level correspondence.

Provide administration support for all Board of Director related matters for the Fraser Institute and the Fraser Institute Foundation and their sub-committees including scheduling monthly meetings, preparing agendas, distributing and maintaining meeting materials, taking and filing minutes.

Provide administrative support for the AGMs for the Fraser Institute and Fraser Institute Foundation.

Overseeing office administration functions across all FI offices.

Other administrative duties and special projects as assigned.

Some travel may be required.

About you:

You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an executive support role.

You have the ability to effectively meet numerous competing demands, work independently and deal with all matters professionally and confidentially.

You are calm, assertive and have the ability to anticipate needs and proactively take action/make suggestions.

You are detail oriented, extremely organized and able to work well under pressure with minimal guidance.

You have exemplary business communication skills particularly with respect to drafting executive correspondence, answering inquiries (phone & email) and preparing minutes.

You are highly proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

What we offer

A collegial work environment that encourages sharing ideas, innovating and learning.

An opportunity to work alongside some of the most accomplished policy and business experts in the country.

Professional development and advancement opportunities.

An attractive compensation package which includes extended health and dental benefits, a fitness benefit, potential for a bonus and a great RRSP plan.

How to apply

Please email your resumé and cover letter (including salary expectations) to the Coordinator, Human Resources at: with the subject line “Remote Executive Assistant.” Application deadline: May 10th, 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We thank all candidates who wish to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.