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Job Description:

About the role:

Executive Assistant – VP & CFO, Client Experience Office, Canadian Operations and Expense Management

The Canadian Expense Management team and Client Experience/Operations Finance is looking for a new Executive Assistant.  This growing team is comprised of nearly 40 accredited Finance professionals helping to bring Sun Life Canada’s purpose to life. We are a hard-working team who loves to have fun. The team co-locates in Toronto, Waterloo and Montreal. 

If you’re looking for a career with purpose. We’re here to help you thrive.  Build your future with us –and invest in a career that invests in you.

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing efficient and high-quality administrative support to the VP & CFO, Client Experience Office and Canadian Operations as well as calendar support to their leadership team (a group of five AVPs). The successful candidate will be a self-confident, creative, innovative thinker with superior organization and time management skills, and the ability to handle a variety of responsibilities. The role is fast paced with multiple demands and requires a demonstrated regard for confidentiality and a high level of judgment and ability to solve for solutions.

What will you do?

Actively and proactively anticipates the needs of the VP to ensure they are well prepared, and organized.Actively manages all aspects the VP’s calendar, coordinating both personal and professional appointments, meetings and scheduling.Manages all aspects of the VP and AVPs calendar to ensure meetings are prioritized with internal and external clients/business partners as appropriateHelps to supports meeting requests for the AVPs, as needed.Effectively works with other EAs in scheduling and coordination of meetings and other needsProactively anticipates the needs of the VP in a dynamic and fast paced environment, including a rudimentary understanding of Finance process (i.e. quarter-end, year-end, planning), to enable more effective and efficient administration.Coordinates meetings including preparing agendas, announcements, memos, org design charts, presentations and reports.May be required to assist in the preparation and distribution of reports and internal communicationsManages all travel arrangements and accompanying material for VPCoordinates townhalls, including Audio/Visual, Catering and other logistics

What do you need to succeed?

A minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadersExcellent verbal and written communication skills (English)Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; including MS Word, Excel, PowerPointKnowledge of other common platforms including Adobe, Concur, Ariba, Engage (social network)Ability to perform with professionalism and poiseStrong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment as well as independentlyAble to be proactive and take initiative, strong problem-solving skillsAble to handle and maintain confidential company informationExcellent organizational and time management skillsDemonstrates accuracy and thoroughnessAble to make professional decisionsExpected to be “in the office” when the VP is in (hybrid, 2-3 days per week)

What's in it for you?

Hybrid work environmentA friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture15 vacation days per yearFlexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your familyPension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial securityThe opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potentialAccess to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needsWellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

Recent Awards:

We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023 and 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® CanadaGreat Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

53,300/53 300 - 88,200/88 200

Job Category:

Administrative Services

Posting End Date:

19/08/2025