Executive Assistant ( Permanent, Full-time)

We're looking for an Executive Assistant to join our growing team in Edmonton. You'll provide day-to-day administrative support to our CEO, helping manage their schedule, communications, travel, and administrative priorities so they can stay focused on leading the business. You'll also support the broader Executive Leadership Team and help coordinate organizational priorities as needed. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who is organized, dependable, proactive, and eager to learn.

About samdesk

samdesk is a global disruption monitoring tool that delivers real-time crisis alerts powered by AI. We make sense of the world's most valuable real-time data sources with the purpose to create a safer world. Our mission is to help our users act faster, with more confidence, at a time when action can make the biggest difference. samdesk is backed by leading global investors and is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, with team members in multiple regions including North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. We are a growing team of dreamers and builders, supporting large global customers around the world. Check us out at www.samdesk.io.

What you will do

Maintain a high level understanding of operational priorities, KPIs, and strategic initiatives for the organization (the lens through which the following responsibilities are conducted through)

Manage and coordinate the CEO's calendar, balancing scheduling requests and competing priorities

Coordinate and support preparation for internal and external meetings, including scheduling and logistics

Organize travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, and travel logistics

Prepare, format, and proofread documents, presentations, and correspondence

Monitor and triage the CEO's inbox, responding or escalating messages as appropriate

Take meeting notes and follow up on action items as needed

Complete and submit expense reports using Expensify

Serve as a professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the CEO

Liaise with other members of the ELT as necessary to ensure communication channels and alignment are achieved

Order office supplies and help coordinate office logistics

Support the planning and coordination of internal events and meetings

Perform other general administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education is an asset

3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in an administrative or office support role

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Google Workspace (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides)

Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt as priorities shift in a dynamic startup environment

Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information

Nice to Have

Experience supporting an executive or leadership team

Experience coordinating travel and scheduling

Familiarity with expense reporting tools

Comfortable using AI tools (such as Claude, ChatGPT or similar) to improve productivity and streamline administrative tasks

Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment

You'll Thrive Here If

You're organized and enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

You take initiative and follow through with minimal supervision.

You're comfortable navigating ambiguity and adjusting as priorities evolve.

You're curious, resourceful, and comfortable asking questions and learning as you go.

What’s in it for you

Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience

Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family, including dental, extended health, vision care, and a health spending account - at no cost to you

The opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and gain firsthand exposure to how a growing company operates

A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your organization and initiative make a visible impact

Hybrid work arrangement based in Edmonton, AB

Please note that only candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted. Thank you!