Executive Assistant – Brand Marketing - Temporary at arcteryx.com in North Vancouver, BC (Corporate)

Job description

• As an Executive Assistant, you are a strategic partner and trusted extension of the Brand team. You demonstrate sound judgment, accountability, and discretion in every interaction. Highly organized and proactive, you excel at anticipating needs, solving problems, and managing complex competing priorities. Your expertise in scheduling, travel coordination, and time management ensures seamless operations and maximizes the leader’s impact. Through clear, timely communication and a solution-oriented approach, you create an environment where the executive and their network can thrive. Adaptable and composed under pressure, you navigate shifting priorities with confidence while contributing to project coordination and team success. You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic, and hyper-growth environment.
• This role is based out of our North Vancouver office. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Please note this is a temporary full time role ending in October 2027.

Responsibilities

• If you were in the Executive Assistant – Brand Marketing – Temporary role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
• Exercising sound independent judgment and accountability in decision-making
• Acting as a proactive problem solver, anticipating needs and removing obstacles before they arise
• Building strong relationships and fostering a positive, collaborative attitude across all levels
• Demonstrating curiosity to learn and adapt quickly to new tools, processes, and priorities
• Navigating team and cross-functional dynamics with professionalism and making sound judgment when pivots or changes are required
• Providing exceptional executive administrative support with scheduling and calendar management with a proactive approach based on business priorities
• Managing inbox and drafting correspondence to ensure timely communication and prioritization
• Organizing international and domestic travel arrangements
• Coordinating complex market visits
• Developing agendas, meeting minutes, and presentation materials
• Organizing onsite/ offsite meetings and team building events, and coordinating internal resources and third-party vendors as needed in the execution of the event
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to assist in moving forward company-wide initiatives
• Organizing and submitting expense reports in a timely manner
• Remaining highly professional and representing the organization with integrity

Requirements

• Are you our next Executive Assistant – Brand Marketing - Temporary?
• You have 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting VP-level or senior leaders
• You are highly skilled in Microsoft Office and demonstrate strong business acumen
• You excel at time management and naturally apply sound judgment and prioritization when juggling competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• You demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• You have several years year’s experience managing Executive’s schedule end-to-end—pre-reads, agendas, and follow-ups are second nature to you
• You think creatively and act with a sense of urgency when solving problems.
• You build relationships easily and enjoy creating partnerships across the organization
• You communicate effectively and have exceptional interpersonal skills
• You are highly organized and stay current with the latest Office tools
• You bring an interest in event management and can organize team events with attention to detail
• You have a knack for managing complex international travel, including multi-leg itineraries and frequent changes
• You are flexible and willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays to support a global business
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Office
• Time management
• Sound judgment and prioritization
• Emotional intelligence
• Discretion
• Confidentiality
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Flexibility
• Autonomy and collaboration
• Problem-solving

Preferred

• Event management

Benefits

• Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
• We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.
• In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:
• Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
• *Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
• The salary range for this role CAD$82,000 - $108,000