Executive Assistant

The Gorman Group is a modern and innovative forest products company comprised of

six divisions across the

• Interior of British Columbia and Northern Washington State. With a strong
• commitment to quality, sustainability,
• and community, the Gorman Group is proud to be a trusted leader in the forest

industry. We believe our people

are our greatest strength, and their involvement and contributions are essential

to our continued success. Our

• operations reflect a dedication to operational excellence, safety, and
• responsible forest stewardship.

• We're currently seeking an Executive Assistant to join our team. This role is
• based at our West Kelowna Division.
• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will act as a key partner to the

Executive Team, managing executive

priorities, coordinating communications, and supporting strategic initiatives

while maintaining confidentiality. If

• you’re passionate about supporting leaders, staying organized, and contributing
• to the success of a team, we’d
• love to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Executive Support

• Manage executive calendars, schedules, and priorities.
• Coordinate meetings, including agendas, meeting materials, minutes, and

follow-up actions.

• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents as

requested.

• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and

discretion.

• Track and manage payment of invoices related to the activities of the

Executive Team

1. Organization & Coordination

• Accurately organize executive travel, accommodations, itineraries, and

related logistics.

• Process expense reports, invoices, and other administrative documentation.
• Maintain organized filing systems, records, and executive documentation.
• Track action items, deadlines, and key deliverables to support executive

priorities.

• Coordinate executive events, leadership meetings, and special functions.
• Provide administrative support for corporate initiatives and day-to-day

executive operations.

• Monitor action items, deadlines, and follow up on key deliverables

1. Board of Directors Liaison & Support

• Accurately organize Board of Directors meetings, including travel,

• accommodations, meals,
• meeting logistics, and communications.

• Maintain Board of Directors Microsoft Teams site, including role management,

• structure and
• document management.

• Support Board level communications from the Executive Team as necessary.
• Ensuring Board level documents are consistently formatted and free of

grammatical and spelling

errors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or post-secondary education in Business Administration, Office

• Administration, or a related field
• required.

• Minimum five years of experience supporting senior executives or executive

leadership teams.

• Experience in the forestry, manufacturing, or industrial sector is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Teams, Loop and CoPilot).

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

LEADERSHIP PROFILE

• The ideal candidate is:
• Hungry – brings high energy, initiative, and a proactive drive to

• continuously improve performance,
• pursue growth opportunities and exceed expectations.

• Humble - prioritizes team success over personal recognition; seeks input,

shares credit, and fosters a

• culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Interpersonally smart – demonstrates strong judgment in navigating internal

• and external relationships;
• builds trust, alignment, and influence across teams, customers, and partners.

• Results-focused – brings intensity, discipline, and a relentless drive to

deliver measurable outcomes.

• SALARY RANGE: We offer a competitive compensation package based on your skills
• and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $60,000 -
• 73,000 per year.

ABOUT US

• The Gorman Group of Companies is family owned and proudly made up of Gorman
• Bros. Lumber Ltd., Canoe Forest Products, Oroville Reman and Reload, Downie
• Timber and Selkirk Cedar, Lumby Pole, and Similkameen Forest Products. For 75
• years, we have been known for creating The Finest Boards and other specialty
• wood products.  Perhaps even more, we are known for working together.

• The Gorman Group is more than just a group of companies…we are a family! We
• value the family roots that connect us and the employees that work for us.  We
• believe our employees are fundamental to our success as we strive to become the
• employer of choice through our strong family values, culture, community
• involvement, innovation, and constant drive for excellence.

• The Gorman Group is committed to the well-being of future generations and is
• fully committed to responsible and sustainable forest management of the lands
• where our operations are conducted.  Our commitment to the environment
• encompasses the highest levels of stewardship and welcomes accountability.

WE OFFER

• Family supporting jobs and a safe place to build your career
• Competitive pay, benefits and pension plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Diverse work opportunities
• An open and innovative culture
• A progressive and dynamic work environment

• We are more than a company…we are a community! We believe this community begins
• at work and with YOU!

• We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't meet
• every single qualification. If you're passionate about the role and eager to
• learn, we'd love to hear from you! Applications will be accepted until August
• 31, 2026.

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates
• selected for an interview will be contacted.

• The Gorman Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an
• inclusive and diverse workforce in a work environment free of discrimination and
• harassment.

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• news and job postings.