New Posting - Winnipeg Airports Authority

Executive Assistant – Commercial
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. - Winnipeg, MB

The Organization The Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) is a community-based, non-share capital corporation that operates, manages, maintains and invests in the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and affiliate businesses. Operating on a multi-site property, the WAA is responsible for airport operations, security, facilities, parking, ground transportation and communications. With an ever-expanding airport campus, WAA is a critical player in the development of one of Canada’s strategic transportation hubs. http://www.waa.ca The Opportunity Reporting to the Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, the Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the VP & CCO, and contributing to the efficient operations of the Business Development team. The VP & CCO travels frequently, and the successful incumbent will be in a unique position to work closely with the leadership team to support the unit in attaining their goals and ensuring that relevant information is filtered to the VP & CCO while away. Responsibilities include: Proactively assess day to day activities and potential challenges, and bring issues forward issues for resolution; Initiate and compile reports from information received from various levels of management; Support the VP & CCO by anticipating needs and coordinating materials for meetings given current issues; Demonstrate discretionary decision making in managing appointments and priorities for the VP & CCO; Research, collect, and review information to identify trends and outliers; Exhibit sound judgement and the ability to make reasonable decisions without direct guidance; Develop positive and professional relations with the Business Development team, other Executive Assistants, other WAA team members, and external stakeholders; and Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality. Selection Criteria include: 5 years’ previous experience in a similar role, with a minimum of two years working with a senior/executive team; Demonstrated ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic environment; Pro-active focus on providing support; Ability and willingness to problem-solve, assess alternatives, and identify solutions; Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; An outgoing, proactive, driven personality; Strong organization and time-management skills, and the ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize activities; Ability to work with minimum supervision, and as part of a high-performing team; Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); and Post-secondary education strongly preferred. Condition of employment is the ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card. Send your resume & cover letter, indicating your salary expectations and quoting Project 18 – 002 in the subject line by closing date February 7, 2018 to jobapplications @waa.ca Winnipeg Airports Authority, Human Resources, 249 - 2000 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3H 1C2, Fax: 204-987-9105 The WAA is an employment equity employer; aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-declare in their covering letter.