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Travelers Insurance Company Executive Assistant in Toronto, Ontario

Who Are We?

Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers – and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Job Category

Administrative/Clerical

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Advanced skill level is required to perform diverse and complex assignments for the Canada CEO Office. Incumbent must have the ability to adapt procedure, process, and technique to perform the more complex duties of the job. Acts as an ambassador for the Canada CEO Office and is directly responsible for executing the comprehensive suite administrative duties of the Office. This role does not manage others.

What Will You Do?

  • Handle complex administrative assignments and tasks of a broad and varied nature for the CEO / CEO Office including, but not limited to, managing multiple calendars and email, welcoming guests, booking and managing meetings, events, and travel, preparing expenses and invoices for review and processing, responding to emails, reviewing presentations and documentation for accuracy.

  • Exercise considerable discretion and independent judgment in facilitating the CEO Office’s operations.

  • Coordinate inter-departmental or department-wide administrative projects, such as communications, oversee internal/external services purchased, develop and implement CEO Office guidelines for operating policies and procedures.

  • Complex scheduling: internal, external, and department-wide.

  • Regularly interact with internal and external executives, community leaders, shareholders, with confidence and professionalism; initiate follow-up actions as needed.

  • Apply moderate to advanced conflict resolution skills via phone and, occasionally, in-person to assure desired outcomes.

  • Initiate and develop office practices and procedures, within authority level, to continuously improve the Office’s effectiveness and efficiency.

  • Apply problem solving skills utilizing basic change management skills.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

  • Professional, confident, and operates with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality

  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and able to balance multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong service orientation: flexible, willing, and able to adapt to meet service objectives

  • Committed to continuous learning and development in the administrative field, and an early adopted of the technologies that make work easier

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, and communicates and collaborates well with others

  • Bilingual in French and English an asset

What is a Must Have?

  • Eight+ years of experience as an administrative assistant to senior leaders, preferably with experience as the assistant to the executive/executive office.

  • Able to work based out of the 165 University Avenue office. Role requires a minimum of 3 days/week in the office, days that will generally mirror the CEO’s in-office schedule.

  • Able to manage and execute a comprehensive suite of administrative duties for the CEO/CEO Office

  • Highly competent in the full suite of Microsoft Office tools

What Is in It for You?

  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.

  • Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.

  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve paid company Holidays.

  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.

  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (4-ESU@travelers.com) so we may assist you.

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