Premier (Premier Marine/Premier Canada) is one of Canada’s largest Managing Underwriting Agencies. A leader in the Specialty Insurance industry, 100% Canadian owned. Our people are committed to performance, positive outcomes, and career development that lead to mutual success for our organization, our valued employees, our partners and clients.
Whether you’re starting your career or taking it to the next level, Premier offers a unique environment for you to grow & succeed. If you believe in a job well done, then consider the following:
Position: Executive Assistant
Location: Any Office Location (Vancouver, London, Toronto) – Hybrid
Reports to: President & COO
Hours: Part-time/Full-time
Role Overview
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and strategic support to the President & COO and other members of the executive leadership team. This role requires exceptional discretion, strong judgment, and the ability to manage complex priorities in a fast-paced environment. The EA serves as a trusted partner, enabling executive focus on strategic and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting logistics for the President & COO and other executives
- Coordinate executive and Board meetings, including agendas, materials, minutes, and action item tracking
- Act as a key liaison between executives, internal teams, Board members, and external stakeholders
- Prepare, review, and handle confidential correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, and presentations
- Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve scheduling, logistical, and administrative issues
- Coordinate domestic and international travel and manage executive expenses
- Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives (President, COO, CEO, or equivalent)
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
Compensation:
Based on qualifications of applicant pay grade may vary from $65,000 – $85,000
About Premier:
Founded in 1989, Premier is head quartered in Vancouver, with 5 additional offices located across Canada - Toronto, London, Cambridge, Laval, and Calgary. With over 150 employees, Premier’s companies include Premier Canada, Premier Marine, and Oceanic. Visit our website for more information on our company and our unique specialty insurance products. www.premiergroup.ca
When you join Premier, you join a growing organization that’s focused on providing first class innovative insurance solutions! We will collaborate with you to develop your skills and talents to their fullest potential, exposing you to a broad range of assignments and continuous learning opportunities in a dynamic fast paced environment.
We offer you a comprehensive benefit plan, offering exceptional health, medical, dental, vision care and life insurance; etc.