Executive Assistant

About Interac Corp.

Founded in 1984, Interac Corp. serves as Canada’s backbone for secure digital payments, identity verification, and fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, it facilitates over 20 million daily transactions, fostering trust and financial inclusion across digital and physical spaces.

Role Overview

The Executive Assistant position directly supports the Head of Data, Analytics & Fraud, ensuring smooth daily operations for the leader. This role demands proactive and efficient calendar management, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of essential meeting materials in a fast-paced environment to maintain accountability and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the leader's calendar and daily activities aligned with business priorities for optimal time use.
• Prioritize meeting invites by understanding urgency and the business context.
• Provide timely updates on upcoming meetings, obligations, and project deadlines.
• Prepare and present materials for meetings promptly.
• Coordinate delivery of assigned tasks for the leader.
• Collect, update, and review required materials with stakeholders.
• Arrange meeting logistics including invitations, room bookings, and resources.
• Assist in organizing departmental events.
• Create and proofread PowerPoint presentations and other documents.
• Organize leader’s travel preferences, bookings, and related documents.
• Maintain organized filing systems for business and operational reports.
• Review corporate expenses regularly to ensure compliance with reimbursement policies.
• Possibly contribute to committees such as Diversity & Inclusion and keep the leader informed of upcoming initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum five years’ experience as an executive assistant, administrator, or business manager supporting senior leadership.
• Eligibility to work full-time in Canada for Interac Corp.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for clear and effective solutions.
• Critical thinking skills combined with sound judgment to achieve goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• High attention to detail with superb time management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with social media and collaboration platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Ability to maintain composure and decisiveness under pressure.
• Exemplary discretion, maturity, common sense, and confidentiality maintenance.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually, complemented by a short-term incentive plan. The comprehensive Total Rewards package includes generous vacation and wellness days, employer-paid benefits, employer-funded RRSP contributions, a flexible hybrid work model, 24/7 confidential employee and family assistance, parental leave top-ups, and charitable donation matching programs.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

Interac Corp. fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes innovation through varied backgrounds and perspectives. The company provides equitable employment opportunities without discrimination on any protected characteristics and accommodates needs throughout recruitment upon request.

Additional Information

• Pre-employment screening requirements include criminal and credit checks, ID verification, employment and education verifications, social media review, and public safety verifications.
• Awareness of fraudulent job offers impersonating Interac Corp. and clear warning against any requests for payment during recruitment.