Executive Assistant to the President

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

Reporting to the President, the Executive Assistant provides high-level, confidential administrative support and acts as the key link between the President, the executive team, and external partners.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the President’s agenda, correspondence, calls, travel, and personal tasks, including filtering emails and customer complaints;
• Act as the President’s liaison with the executive team and department heads on priorities and outstanding issues;
• Support the executive team with documents, scheduling, travel, time sheets, and executive-level recruitment;
• Prepare internal and external presentations and correspondence, and review all documents and cheques requiring the President’s signature;
• Oversee company events and external corporate engagements;
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, Asset Protection, and Procurement on banking, payments, suppliers, and executive-related matters;
• Serve as the point of contact for unforeseen events and urgent issues requiring immediate action.

Qualifications

• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Excellent communication skills and the utmost discretion with confidential matters;
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking and problem-solving skills;
• Self-starter who adapts quickly to a constantly changing agenda and acts with a strong sense of urgency;
• Collaborative relationship-builder, both internally and with external partners.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…

No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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