Executive assistant

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

32810

Category

Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Country

Canada

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

28-Apr-2026

Area(s) of interest: Operations, Administrative support and coordination

Location(s): Vancouver

A career as an Executive Assistant within the Commercial Banking – British Columbia team at National Bank means acting as a trusted partner to seasoned leaders by supporting strategic activities, operational coordination, and smooth communication. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through your strong organizational skills, your ability to anticipate needs, and your experience in executive support.

Your role

Ensure proactive management of calendars, priorities, and follow-ups for one or more members of senior leadership to support effective decision-making.
Coordinate the logistics related to business meetings, team meetings, and provincial initiatives, including travel arrangements, agendas, and related communications.
Act as a central point of contact for teams across the province, facilitating information flow and supporting collaboration among internal partners.
Support the preparation and follow-up of confidential files, ad hoc projects, and cross-functional initiatives aligned with business priorities.
Contribute to the planning and organization of internal events (e.g., in-person management meetings) in collaboration with other executive assistants.
Anticipate potential issues related to timelines, priorities, or workload and propose practical solutions to support the day-to-day activities of the leaders you assist.

Your team

The Commercial Banking – British Columbia team includes more than 130 specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay attuned to team needs, and continuously improve ways of working.

Within the sector, you are part of a large team spread across the province and report to the Vice President and Head, Commercial, British Columbia. Our team stands out for its strong collaborative spirit, its commitment to building a shared and robust culture, and its dedication to supporting managers and teams in the field. We strive to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, including a hybrid work environment and flexible, adaptable scheduling.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

Hold a college diploma in a related field and have three to five years of relevant experience
Have significant experience providing administrative support to managers or members of senior leadership
Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and digital platforms used in an executive management environment
Have experience in logistical coordination, complex calendar management, and organizing business meetings
Have experience managing complex and confidential administrative files
Be available for occasional local travel to support events or team meetings

Languages:

English

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Communication Confidentiality Executive Calendar Management Organization Skills Relationship Building Teamwork Travel Arrangements Detail-oriented Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Prioritization Self-motivation

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and family assistance program

* Preferential banking services

* Involvement in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?