Grand Challenges Canada
Executive Assistant to Executive Leadership Team
Job Description
Position Overview and Key Responsibilities
The Executive Assistant to the Executive Leadership Team provides high‑level strategic and operational support, acting as a trusted partner to GCC’s top executives: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Investment and Operations Officer (CIOO), and Chief Strategy & Partnerships Officer (CSPO). This role is critical to the smooth operations of the executive offices by managing complex calendars, communications, and confidential information. The assistant acts as a critical gatekeeper and advisor: proactively solving problems, coordinating seamless international travel, managing external stakeholders with finesse, and preparing polished board‑level and related materials to maximize executive productivity and focus.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively manage the executives’ calendars, scheduling high‑profile appointments and meetings (both internal and external); exercise strategic judgment in planning to suppo...