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We’re hiring an Executive Assistant

Role Introduction 

The Executive Assistant provides executive, administrative, and development support to the Managing Director.

The Executive Assistant serves as a primary point of contact for clients, associates, and partner organizations on matters pertaining to the Managing Director. They organize and coordinate outreach efforts and oversee/implement special projects.

This role is ideal for candidates who love to get the details right, whether they are editing reports or documenting decisions from a client meeting. The Executive Assistant is a self-starter who gets their energy from identifying solutions alongside gaps or issues.

When evaluating qualified candidates, preference will be given to candidates who have lived experience of disability.

This is a full-time permanent salaried position, with an annual salary of $67,392 based on a 36-hour work week.  

Download the detailed Executive Assistant job description.

Typical Workday 

Each day starts with a team check in. This includes sharing priorities for the day and responding to sudden change requests from our clients.

After the check in, the Executive Assistant may attend meetings with the Managing Director to take notes and ensure prompt follow up on next steps and commitments. This includes scheduling next meetings, setting up an Eventbrite page or Microsoft booking page, or coordinating accessibility services for an upcoming community engagement session.

They will be the first contact for our associates and contractors, confirming their availability to join a project team, and receiving invoices and signed agreements.

The Executive Assistant will support the sales process by responding to incoming queries and researching customer leads for the Managing Director.  Some days they may meet with the whole team to collaborate on new product offerings or working independently to propose a new process to improve the whole team’s workflow. 

Work Environment

• This position works remotely from anywhere in BC (candidates must be available during general office hours for the Pacific Time zone).
  • Regular collaboration and development available via regular video-conference meetings, virtual team messaging/chat tools, emails or telephone calls.
  • Strong support for whatever it takes for you to do your best work including accessibility services, assistive tech, and customized communication to suit your needs.

Benefits and retention

• 5 weeks of paid vacation time10 sick/personal days.
  • 13 paid holiday days, including BC statutory holidays
  • Employer paid extended health benefits and health care spending account.
  • Employer matching RRSP contribution plan.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Monthly cell phone allowance.
  • Monthly home internet allowance.

To apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter to info@untappedaccessibility.ca.

This position will close on August 6^th, 2024.

About Untapped Accessibility

Untapped Accessibility is the leading accessibility consulting agency in BC. As a certified social enterprise, we draw on the diverse lived experience and professional expertise of our team to deliver comprehensive and innovative approaches to accessibility planning. 

Our mission is to improve accessibility in Canadian organizations by:

• Helping organizations to deliver on accessibility.
• Leveraging the accessibility expertise and lived experience of professionals with disabilities.
• Generating revenue for our non-profit parent Open Door Social Services Society.

The Untapped Accessibility team includes staff and associate consultants with a deep knowledge of the dimensions of accessibility covered in BC and federal legislation, including employment, programs and service design, communication and information technology, and the built environment.

Our social goals include ensuring a majority of hours completed on any project are contributed by people with lived experience of accessibility barriers. Our clients include school districts, libraries, food banks, small businesses, and larger public sector organizations.