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Executive Assistant

Type: Temp to Perm
Compensation: C$65k - C$75k / year
Location: Hamilton

Executive Assistant

Hamilton, ON - On-Site

$70,000 - $75,000 annually

About Us

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Role

We are partnering with a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in advanced welding technology and engineered solutions supporting highly regulated industries including aerospace and nuclear.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable administrative professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This role goes beyond traditional executive support and offers involvement in office operations, project coordination, internal communications, and cross-functional administrative support.

The ideal candidate is energetic, professional, and eager to contribute wherever needed while supporting senior leadership and helping keep daily operations running smoothly.

Advantages

  • Competitive compensation package $70,000–$75,000
  • Opportunity to transition into a permanent long-term position after 6 months
  • Comprehensive benefits offered upon permanent hire
  • Stable and collaborative team environment
  • Exposure to a highly specialized engineering and manufacturing business
  • Opportunity to work closely with leadership and support a variety of operational initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive and administrative support to senior leadership
  • Manage calendars, scheduling, and coordination of meetings involving multiple stakeholders
  • Assist with office operations and administrative coordination across departments
  • Support internal projects, reporting, presentations, and company communications
  • Coordinate visitor logistics and assist with facility-related planning
  • Prepare professional documents, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Assist with newsletters, project coordination, and ad hoc operational initiatives
  • Provide collaborative team support, including occasional reception backup when required
  • Maintain organized documentation, records, and office processes

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Administrative Coordinator, Office Coordinator, or similar role
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Professional, energetic, and team-oriented mindset
  • Comfortable working fully on-site in Hamilton
  • Flexible and willing to support evolving business needs and deadlines
  • Experience with project coordination or operations support considered an asset
  • Accounting or bookkeeping exposure considered an asset
  • Experience within engineering, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, or technical environments considered an asset

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