Executive Assistant, Global Technology
McCain Foods
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Toronto, Ontario
Contract type: Full time
Position Title: Executive Assistant, Global Technology
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Toronto HQ
Grade: Grade 04
Requisition ID: 36790
Our Global Technology team’s goal is to leverage technology and data to drive profitable growth, focus on enhancing customer experience and to further our purpose of 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. McCain has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation across our business from Agriculture to Manufacturing and commercial capabilities to enhance our customer obsession. As part of this transformation, we are making significant investments in our digital platforms, technology transformations and in building a data driven culture. We are building digital products for our customers, suppliers/growers, and McCain team members to enable digital processes and data-driven automation. Through our investments, we will transform McCain into a company that empowers our teams with easy-to-use systems which will help them collaborate better, be productive and make data driven decisions. Will you be part of this exciting journey?
We are looking for an Executive Assistant, Global Technology, located in our Toronto, ON office, who will play an important role as they will provide administrative support to our Chief Technology and Information Officer, and others in his organization. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing SAPExpenses, Concur, Microsoft Office, and Coupa systems, along with excellent confidentiality and prioritization skills.
How You’ll Add Value
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: General & Administration; Information Technology
Division: Global Digital Technology
Department: Global Technology
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Toronto HQ
Grade: Grade 04
Requisition ID: 36790
Our Global Technology team’s goal is to leverage technology and data to drive profitable growth, focus on enhancing customer experience and to further our purpose of 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. McCain has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation across our business from Agriculture to Manufacturing and commercial capabilities to enhance our customer obsession. As part of this transformation, we are making significant investments in our digital platforms, technology transformations and in building a data driven culture. We are building digital products for our customers, suppliers/growers, and McCain team members to enable digital processes and data-driven automation. Through our investments, we will transform McCain into a company that empowers our teams with easy-to-use systems which will help them collaborate better, be productive and make data driven decisions. Will you be part of this exciting journey?
We are looking for an Executive Assistant, Global Technology, located in our Toronto, ON office, who will play an important role as they will provide administrative support to our Chief Technology and Information Officer, and others in his organization. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing SAPExpenses, Concur, Microsoft Office, and Coupa systems, along with excellent confidentiality and prioritization skills.
How You’ll Add Value
- Manage the overall coordination of calendars, as well as meetings and conference calls in multiple time zones using Outlook.
- Responsible for coordinating all details surrounding meetings including making travel arrangements, booking meeting rooms, ordering catering and other support required.
- Manage information flow and emails from both internal and external sources, organizing and responding accordingly.
- Travel arrangements via Concur– organizing and scheduling with the McCain Travel Department all flights, hotel bookings, rental cars, etc.
- Assist with management of SharePoint sites (i.e. creating folders, assisting team with navigation).
- Preparing documentation as requested using the Microsoft Suite of products including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Maintain organization charts using Visio.
- Assist with the onboarding of new employees in the department by requesting network accounts, computer equipment, and scheduling onboardingcalls/meetings.
- Creating and submitting expense reports using SAP soft ware.
- Process departmental invoices and respond to vendor queries re. payment through our Coupa system.
- Act as a back-up for other assistants during illness or vacations, as needed.
- Troubleshoot laptop/phone issues occasionally.
- May be assigned additional administrative tasks as required to support business needs.
- A minimum of 10 years of executive administrative experience, including 2–3 years supporting C-Suite executives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
- Strong knowledge of Windows and the Microsoft Office suite of products and be willing to, and be adept at, learning new software programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- An ability to work in a team environment and be equally comfortable working independently.
- A positive attitude even in intense situations with tight deadlines.
- Exceptional organizational skills, thinking ahead on tasks to anticipate future needs and/or potential challenges that may arise.
- Ability to problem solve daily exercising sound administrative judgement with a sense of urgency and in absence of supervision.
- An adaptable and collaborative style respecting the needs and contributions of others.
- This position requires diplomacy, confidentiality, and the ability to prioritize.
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: General & Administration; Information Technology
Division: Global Digital Technology
Department: Global Technology
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
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