Executive Assistant (12 month Parental Leave Contract)

Who we are

Creating a planet fueled by reliable, clean energy isn’t what keeps us up at night; it’s what gets us out of bed. At Opus One Solutions, our software platform GridOS® helps us pursue solutions that will change how countries access, optimize and distribute electrical energy. From microgrids that keep things running in the event of an outage, to helping electric utilities optimize their operations and allowing homeowners to feed energy into a power grid, we're powering a more sustainable future.

The opportunity

This is a one-year contract position working with our small team of executives. You’ll manage calendars, travel schedules (post-covid), board meeting preparation, and support the business at large.

Who are you?

An experienced executive assistant, you’ve supported C-Suite executives for a few years and are looking for your next challenge. You’re a skilled planner, organizer and communicator who sweats the details and is always thinking two steps ahead.

What will our new Executive Assistant work on?

• Managing Schedules. Supporting a small team of executives, you’ll prioritize and book meetings while rescheduling as needed. Our executive team is always on the road, and requires consistent, live support to keep things moving.
• Communications. Help our executive team make sure their voice is heard. Organize, take notes and build out agendas for our board meetings.
• Travel Scheduling. Arrange complex international travel plans and meetings. You’re a pro at making sure everyone gets where they need to go.
• Support the overall business; assist with expenses, administrative and coordination tasks.
• Support our return to our offices when the time is right (post-Covid)

Requirements

Here’s what you bring:

• The experience. You’ve supported a team of executives in a fast-paced, dispersed office environment for 3+ years. In your past roles, you’ve learned how to think on your feet, take direction and take initiative when the situation calls for it.
• The flexibility. Priorities change, and you’re ready to tackle whatever comes next. You understand that emergencies happen outside business hours and are able to pivot to meet your team’s needs – whether it’s an urgently scheduled meeting or last-minute plane ticket.
• The technical skills. An expert in everything Office365, you know your way around a calendar, a Word Doc or an Excel sheet. You love new technology and finding process improvements to make everything run more smoothly.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Our team is dispersed across North America, and you’ll need to communicate clearly and confidently to make yourself heard.

Benefits

Why join Opus One Solutions?

Opus One is growing! After spending first four years under the radar focused on research and pilot projects we’re ready to shine as one of Canada’s top 10 game-changers named by CIX Cleantech, Fast Company’s 2017 World Changing Idea in Energy and one of top 100 2018 Global Cleantech companies! We are deploying exciting microgrid projects in North America and have partnerships with leading energy players such as National Grid.

Our leadership has assembled carefully selected teams with some of the best strategic visionaries - and executors - in technology and the clean energy space. We are all driven by one common goal: to accelerate the integration of clean and sustainable energy in North America and the world.

At Opus One Solutions we understand that not everyone develops their talent and hones their skills in a traditional way. Different paths and experiences are part of the diversity we know we need to succeed. If you feel you meet all or most of the qualifications we are seeking, take a chance and express your interest here.

Opus One Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.