Yardstick is searching for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team and become a key contributor to our success.

We’ve filled support roles before, but this truly is a unique opportunity for a senior level administrative professional who is self-driven with a proven track record of success.

Yardstick Software is a full-service solution provider for organizations delivering online testing and training. We work with Associations, Licensure and Regulatory organizations, Government, and Educators to set the standards of their separate industries through licensing and certification, training, and testing. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, we have over 300 clients from around the World and can help any sized organizations with our easy to deploy, fully managed solution.

If you are interested in working with us, please review the opportunity below and contact us to see how you can become part of our team.

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Executive Assistant — FILLED

The Executive Assistant provides senior level administrative management support to Yardstick’s two Co-founders, ensuring the smooth and timely execution of tasks and projects associated with the high level operations of the business. The successful candidate will be required to function at a senior level in all aspects, often assuming a leadership role in order to facilitate successful completion of tasks and projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists with all internal and external correspondence on behalf of the Co-founders, including drafting, editing, and producing letters and memos, emails, speaking notes, and other correspondence material.
• Manages the daily schedule/calendar of the Co-founders, including taking initiative to ensure that all calendar items are met and agendas are prepared for.
• Functions as the eyes and ears of the Co-founders in day-to-day operations and high-level strategic planning, taking initiative to execute actions that will ensure the success of the business.
• Guides workflow direction and proactively implements solutions.
• Identifies, improves and implements administrative processes relative to the management of business operations, effecting improvements to heighten efficiency, productivity, and cost savings, when possible.
• Works with Yardstick Executive Team to proactively address issues management as it relates to the successful operations of the business.
• Manages all travel arrangements for Co-founders, such as air travel, hotels, transportation, and itineraries.
• Prepares strategic reports on a monthly and ad-hoc basis, as directed by the Co-founders.
• Contributes as part of a team to the overall function of the Yardstick office, including ordering office and kitchen supplies, participating in company culture events, assisting with reception relief, and other tasks as required.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Is self-driven with a proven record of high-level administrative management execution.
• Is organized and detail-orientated with strong multi-tasking skills.
• Is a fast learner, experienced in identifying issues and proactively implementing successful solutions.
• Demonstrates a flexible and positive nature with an ability to work well under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.
• Is able to maintain a strict level of confidentiality at all times.
• Has operational office experience in administration, computer software programs, the Internet, social media, and professionalism.

Compensation and Benefits:

Annual Salary – $50,000 – $58,000 (subject to specific experiences/skill set)
Access to company funded benefit program OR flex benefit program
2 weeks annual vacation (pro-rated for the first year)

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For more information, email us at: GreatJobs@GetYardstick.com.