Executive Assistant

Pursue a Career with Impact

There are those who dream of living in a better world, and there are those who apply to IDRC!

Are you ready to monitor, evaluate and learn from IDRC’s successes and challenges in supporting research for development?

If you see yourself as a future Executive Assistant, this may be of interest to you.

10 good reasons to apply to the Centre:

• Contribute to our mission: Building a more sustainable and inclusive world!
• Work for an organization that values and models diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team from diverse cultures.
• Oversee diverse tasks while getting familiar with new subjects.
• Help advancing IDRC’s mission and strategic goals by supporting the current and future activities of the Global Health Program.
• Be part of a great team and work to establish, manage, and monitor relationships with diverse and experienced stakeholders.
• Have the chance to use your sound judgment and great initiative to innovate in your work.
• Work for an organization that supports your professional development.
• Have the flexibility to work in hybrid mode (3 days out of 10 in the office).
• Enjoy a long list of employee benefits.

And more: be part of a pre-qualified pool of candidates, eligible to be considered for future employment opportunities that matches you profile in case you are not selected for the current role.

Only 5 requirements for the chance to be selected:

• A College diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience in business administration, office administration or related field.
• English and French advanced reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• A significant experience in providing executive, administrative and operational support in a senior manager’s office.
• An in-depth understanding of executive, administrative and operational procedures.
• An enhanced knowledge of planning, organizing and coordinating daily activities while paying close attention to details while juggling competing priorities.

Do the math, you would probably win!

Together we can accomplish great things, so let us start now !

Last chance to apply: October 30th, 2022, at 11:59 PM EST

How to apply

Please apply online at https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IDRC&cws=63&rid=1578