Greenpeace Canada is an international campaigning organization working to protect our oceans, forests, the Arctic and stop climate change. In Canada we have over 100 staff working across the country with our thousands of supporters to deliver both national and international campaigns.

Working closely with the Executive Director you would support the Board of Directors and the Strategic Leadership Team. Here’s the job in a nutshell:

• Providing administrative support to the Executive Director and assist with the overall administration of the Executive Director’s office.
• Assisting in the organization of and document preparation for meetings (Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, staff meeting etc.)
• Taking the minutes and manage meeting outcomes of the key leadership meetings of Greenpeace.
• Providing project management support to key initiatives delivered from the EDs office.
• Handling external relations, as needed, on behalf of the ED.
• Supporting the ED with her travel, public speaking preparation and coordination, social media, and her other related external responsibilities.
• Other responsibilities as required.

You will possess:

• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, logistical, strategic planning and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects/tasks at one time in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment.
• Fluency in English, proficiency in French
• Previous experience in administrative support at an executive level.
• At least 2 years experience in a non-profit organization with a board of directors.
• Strong computer skills and social media fluency
• A knowledge and passion for environment and social justice issues; knowledge of Greenpeace’s values, mission and overall objectives.

To apply:

Send your resume with a cover letter that describes what makes a great Executive Assistant and why (and how you would deliver accordingly). Send this to canadian.recruitment@greenpeace.org. Applications due by June 19, 2014.

Greenpeace can offer an excellent benefit package with a salary commensurate with a non-profit individually funded organization.

Greenpeace Canada embraces equity and diversity and is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs and desires of Canada’s diverse community. We thank all applicants, but only those invited for interviews will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.