Executive Assistant Canada

Zirtual is a work-life balanced company that provides clients with experienced highly skilled remote assistants for both personal and professional needs. Our Executive Assistants are committed to delivering efficient proactive and high-quality support that meets and exceeds client expectations.

The Executive Assistant is a vital member of the Zirtual team and serves as the primary point of contact for assigned this role you will work independently while receiving support from an Account Supervisor who will assist with client relationships plan adjustments quality feedback and ongoing guidance.

As an Executive Assistant you will play a critical role in supporting busy professionals by managing schedules communications and day-to-day operations. You will help streamline workflows anticipate needs and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.

Assistants are expected to be available for clients during business hours as agreed upon with each client but around-the-clock availability is not expected. Responsibilities also include sending weekly usage reports responding to communication within a two-hour window maintaining detailed client profiles and following Zirtuals best practices for success.

This role requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Calendar & Schedule Management

• Manage and coordinate complex calendars and appointments
• Schedule meetings calls and events across multiple time zones
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve them

Email & Communication Management

• Monitor and manage inboxes including drafting and responding to emails
• Prioritize communications and ensure timely follow-up
• Serve as a liaison between clients and internal/external contacts

Administrative Support

• Prepare documents presentations and reports
• Handle data entry file organization and record maintenance
• Assist with project coordination and task tracking

Travel & Event Coordination

• Research and book travel arrangements (flights hotels transportation)
• Create detailed itineraries and manage travel changes
• Coordinate virtual and in-person meetings or events

Operations & Task Management

• Support day-to-day business operations
• Conduct research and compile information as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
• Proactive resourceful and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/French and/or Spanish)
• Experience supporting executives entrepreneurs or small business owners

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 24 years of experience as an Executive Assistant Administrative Assistant or similar role
• Experience supporting multiple clients or executives preferred
• Typing ability of at least 50 WPM with accuracy

• Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
• Calendar management tools (Google Calendar Outlook)
• Project management and CRM tools (e.g. Asana Trello ClickUp Zoho Salesforce)
• Communication tools (Slack Zoom Teams)

• Reliable high-speed internet computer and phone
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Availability during business hours (PST or EST MondayFriday) unless otherwise agreed in writing with each client

This is an independent contractor position. Compensation is based on a percentage of client monthly plans with average monthly earnings ranging from $1500$3800 depending on client mix.

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