Ontario Wholesale Energy (OWE) is a leading provider of Natural Gas & Electricity Supply across North America. Alongside our sister divisions — Canadian Water Savings and Canadian Energy Savings Corp. — we deliver innovative, cost-effective energy and water conservation solutions to over 32,000 businesses. With over 65+ years of combined industry experience, we’re not just shaping the future of utility management — we’re leading it.
We’re growing — and we’re looking for an exceptional Administrative Assistant to support our Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and help streamline business operations with poise, professionalism, and precision.
The Role: Administrative Assistant to CAO (with HR Support)
You’re not just an assistant — you’re the right hand to our CAO. You thrive in fast-paced environments, have a keen eye for detail, and possess the organizational prowess to keep multiple priorities on track. If you love making things run like clockwork and enjoy the human side of HR operations, this is your opportunity to shine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage and optimize the CAO’s calendar, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Anticipate needs, stay a step ahead, and adapt plans as priorities shift
- Organize and lead internal events and executive team initiatives
- Assist in HR processes, including onboarding and offboarding — ensuring a smooth and professional employee experience
- Prepare agendas, briefing documents, and follow-ups for key meetings
- Create and maintain checklists, org charts, process flowcharts, and other business-critical documentation
- Support financial admin tasks, including monthly Visa reconciliation
- Liaise on behalf of the CAO with internal and external stakeholders, handling sensitive communication with discretion
- Coordinate travel arrangements (flights, hotels, transportation), when needed
- Jump in on cross-functional projects or provide support to other Executives as required
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an innovative company that's making a real impact in energy and water conservation
- Collaborate with a supportive and dynamic team of professionals
- Room to grow in a forward-thinking organization
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- A culture that values initiative, ownership, and excellence
What You Bring to the Table
- 3+ years as an Executive Assistant, supporting C-level executives
- Strong experience in project coordination, HR processes, and calendar management
- Tech-savvy: proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, DocuSign, Visio, Trello, SharePoint, HRIS systems (e.g., Collage), and YouTrack
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Impeccable attention to detail and time management
- Unflappable under pressure and able to handle confidential matters with integrity
- A proactive, can-do mindset — you're always one step ahead
- Bonus: Experience in project management or PMP certification
At ONIT, we are dedicated to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion, believing that all employees play a role in upholding our values. We encourage individuals from various backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences to join us in addressing the world’s toughest challenges. Ensuring accessibility throughout the job application process is a priority for us at ONIT. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability, whether visible or not, please reach out to us at info@ontariowholesaleenergy.com, and we will gladly assist you
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- How many years have you worked directly with an Executive?
- This role is in office at 2 Bloor St E Toronto ON, is that comfortable for you?
- This role has a salary starting between $55,000 - $60,000 is that comfortable for yourself?
Work Location: In person