Executive Assistant

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

You’re a master in the art of organization, with a particular knack for scheduling, time and travel management. The leaders you support are set up for success by your prompt correspondence and proactive, solution-based approaches. Your natural adaptability allows you to flourish in an environment that often requires nimble rearrangements, and you consistently remain calm, cool and collected while balancing multiple priorities.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and expected to be performed on-site. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet Your Future Team:

You will be working directly with the Chief Product Officer and the extended Product team. You will partner with a network of high-performing Executive Assistants across the business in providing exceptional support to our senior leadership team across the business.  

• Providing exceptional administrative support with scheduling and calendar management
• Organizing international and domestic travel arrangements
• Organizing and submitting expense reports in a timely manner
• Developing agendas, meeting minutes, and presentation materials
• Drafting email correspondence and maintaining an organized inbox
• Ensuring clear communication and alignment across multiple diverse functions globally
• Supporting with the setup, coordination and execution of key cross-functional team meetings occurring in the office
• Working cross-functionally and collaborating to ensure both physical and digital meetings run smoothly
• Building monthly presentations for the Product organization
• Setting meeting agendas and working with relevant teams to ensure needs are met and key follow-up actions are initiated
• Spearheading the Live It culture and setting up activities and outings for the department

• Working towards your own professional development goals based on your areas of interest in the business  
• Developing and implementing process improvements to enable effective operations within the Product team
• Collaborating with other EAs within the Product function to ensure effective support across the Product leadership team

• You have 3 + years of Executive Assistant experience and are looking to grow your career as an EA
• You’re a whiz with the Microsoft Office suite and have excellent business acumen
• You are seasoned in creating compelling PowerPoint decks and developing presentation materials
• You have great time management skills, and naturally utilize sound judgement and prioritization when multi-tasking and juggling competing priorities
• You have strong emotional intelligence, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality 
• You know how to prioritize and effectively manage the logistics of an Executive’s schedule: pre-reads, agendas and following up on action items are second nature to you
• You’re not afraid of meeting new people, building relationships and creating partnerships across the organization
• You have a not-so-secret skill as a travel agent and are able to manage complex international multi-leg travel, often requiring continuous changes and rescheduling
• You are able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays occasionally as needed to support our global business

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. 

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.  

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

Design your Purpose. Live our Values. 

DISRUPTIVE EVOLUTION. Design your future through challenge, experimentation, and inspiration.

COMMIT. Set and deliver on bold objectives as we collectively raise the bar.

LIVE IT. Deepen your connection to nature and live your most purposeful life. 

LEAVE IT BETTER. Create a better world, together.