Executive Assistant

Zurich Insurance

Executive Assistant role at Zurich Canada supporting Senior Management with high-level administrative tasks. Ensuring business operations run smoothly in a collaborative environment.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$65,000 - CA$85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver confidential and high-quality administrative support to members of Senior Management.
Organize and prioritize daily tasks, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
Welcome and direct internal and external stakeholders.
Answer and screen phone calls, manage simple email responses, and support clear communication for leadership.
Compose routine and non-routine correspondence based on notes or instructions.
Process incoming mail, ensuring it reaches the right people promptly.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and business activities.
Manage office supplies and organize travel logistics using Zurich’s internal procurement tools.
Prepare expense reports and handle payments for business expenses.
Uphold compliance with legal and regulatory standards in daily operations.
Access, process, and analyze data to support business decision-making.
Identify and propose improvements to enhance business processes.
Provide general clerical support and assist staff in processing transactions to meet service standards.
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for employees.
Deliver reception and office support, creating an inviting workplace for visitors and team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Administrative area; OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5+ years of experience in the Administrative area;
Experience in planning, organizing and scheduling work
Strong project management skills (Preferred)
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage
Minimum of four weeks of vacation per year
Four personal days per year
Access to training and development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

administrative supportdata analysisexpense reportingproject managementschedulingcorrespondence compositionclerical supportprocurementcompliancetask prioritization

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationtime managementinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcustomer serviceteam collaborationadaptabilityleadership

Certifications

Zurich Certified Insurance ApprenticeAssociate DegreeHigh School Diploma or Equivalent