Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant, Travel Coordination (Temporary)
In-Office | Temporary | West Edmonton, AB

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, family-led private organization with a corporate office in west Edmonton. They need an organized, proactive assistant to step in quickly and keep two busy senior executives on the move.

The Opportunity

This temporary assignment is all about travel. You’ll book and manage travel for two senior executives with full schedules over the coming months, keeping their trips running smoothly and staying a step ahead of changes. As you get to know the team, you may also help with travel-related scheduling, events and general office support. The role is on site from 8:00 to 5:00 so the executives can reach you throughout the day. Immediate start.

What You’ll Do

Travel Coordination

• Book flights, hotels and car rentals for executive travel across North America
• Build and maintain clear, up-to-date itineraries
• Handle itinerary changes, cancellations and travel disruptions quickly and calmly
• Ask the right questions up front so every trip detail is covered before it becomes an issue
• Follow up before, during and after trips to keep plans on track

Scheduling and Support

• Coordinate calendar items related to travel
• Help prepare for events, client activities and sales meetings, including ordering and organizing materials
• Assist with seasonal events and other office projects as needed

What You Bring

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or senior administrator, with a strong background in coordinating executive travel
• Experience with a corporate travel booking platform is an asset; training on the client’s system is provided
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with Melon Travel a strong asset
• A proactive, anticipatory working style; you spot what’s missing and ask before it’s a problem
• Comfort working with direct, fast-moving executives
• The ability to work independently, adapt to last-minute changes and focus on what matters most
• A professional, responsive and personable approach
• Availability to start right away and work on site in west Edmonton

Why Apply

If you enjoy the puzzle of getting people where they need to be, this assignment lets you do it for a team that will rely on you every day. As an Executrade temporary associate, you’ll have a dedicated consultant supporting you from start to finish.

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