You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. Job Description: Reporting to the VP, Business Growth, the Executive Assistant is responsible for providing complete administrative management to leaders within the Business Growth team that is part of our Retail Advice and Solutions business. With a continuous improvement focus, the incumbent will provide efficient and high-quality administrative support to the 2 VP's and also provide support for the AVPs within the team. The successful candidate will be a self-confident, creative, innovative thinker with superior organization and time management skills. The incumbent will be independent and proactive, with the ability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities. The role is fast-paced with multiple demands and requires a demonstrated regard for confidentiality and a high level of judgment. What will you do? Manages all aspects of the leaders calendars to ensure meetings are prioritized with internal and external clients/business partners as appropriate Proactively anticipates the needs of the leaders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Monitors, prioritizes, and/or responds to leaders email as needed Support events and activities for the leaders team including in-person and virtual social and learning events Coordinates meetings, including preparing agendas, presentations and reports Assists in the preparation and distribution of reports and internal communications Manages the administrative budget (expense reimbursements, cheque requests) Assists other leaders with administrative support as needed May perform other administrative duties as required What do you need to succeed? College diploma in office technology or administration, or equivalent education for the job requirements A minimum of 2 years experience working as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; including basic Excel and Power Point skills Self-starter who would proactively identify and execute on opportunities to improve the functioning and well-being of the team Ability to prioritize important tasks, excellent organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail What's in it for you? The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health *LI-NB1 The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com. We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs. We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Salary Range: 54,000/54 000 - 89,000/89 000 Job Category: Administrative Services Posting End Date: 13/12/2025 Shine together At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Make life brighter We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit Sun Life Careers
