At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.
Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.
This role is Senior Executive Assistant to the Group Head LCR and General Counsel. The LCR (Legal, Compliance and Regulatory) group provides critical support to Interac’s business units and promotes strategies that contribute to the success of our organization. We are trusted advisors, motivated to help our business partners achieve their corporate objectives, drive enterprise efficiencies, and enable sustainable growth in an evolving competitive and regulatory landscape. Interac is committed to upholding the highest standards of governance, delivering true value to our shareholders, and operating responsibly, with integrity and in good faith. LCR plays a leading role in this.
We are looking for an organized, efficient self-starter with the ability to effectively prioritize and operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. You are a masterful problem-solver, enjoy being highly organized and have exceptional communication skills across all mediums. You also have an excellent ability to build and maintain business relationships are an effective collaborator and help drive accountability.

• Calendar & Meeting Coordination: Manage the Group Head’s day-to-day calendar and activities, ensuring optimal scheduling for internal and external priorities. Anticipate needs and proactively adjust schedules in a fast-paced environment, often collaborating with the other Senior EAs.
• Professional Obligations: In supporting the Group Head, you will actively manage tracking of Group Head professional education opportunities, requirements, and reporting.
• Milestones/Deadlines: Track key milestones and deadlines for the Group Head, ensure that the Group Head is briefed on upcoming deadlines and decisions and help maintain the timing of routine meetings and ensure pre-read materials are easily accessible. Also, actively track/manage action items from meetings.
• Board Stakeholder Management: Act as a liaison with the Board of Directors and, in collaboration with the Corporate Secretariat, schedule board and committee meetings and other conversations with Directors.
• Board/Committee Meetings: Ensure smooth logistics for Board and Committee meetings including invitations, meeting rooms and refreshments.
• Documentation & Presentations: Assist in preparing detailed documentation, decks, presentations, and internal reports. Ensure all communication is clear and well-organized.
• Event & Meeting Planning: Organize internal team meetings, presentations and events. Coordinate logistics, prepare agendas, and follow up on action items.
• Data & Metrics Tracking: Support the LCR Strategy & Operations Leader with budgeting work, tracking metrics, gathering feedback and generating reports to inform decisions.
• Communication & Correspondence: Handle day-to-day correspondence on behalf of the Group Head, including mass emails, meeting requests, and follow-ups. Ensure that communications are timely, professional, and reflect Interac’s objectives.
• Travel & Expense Management: Arrange travel for the Group Head, manage budgets, and process expense reports, ensuring expenses are within guidelines.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Anticipate the needs of the Group Head, organization and Board members, identifying and solving potential issues before they arise.
• Strategic Support: Provide high-level assistance to the LCR Strategy & Operations Leader in business decision-making by preparing for strategy sessions and contributing insights to key business initiatives.
• Confidentiality and Discretion: Handle sensitive information and communications with utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in executive scheduling tools, data management systems, and advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to represent the executive effectively in all internal and external correspondence.
• Cultural Fit and Representation: Embody and promote the company’s values, acting as an ambassador for the Group Head within the organization and externally.
• Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, product-driven company where priorities may shift rapidly, requiring quick thinking and flexibility.