Executive Assistant & Digital Communications Partner

Executive Assistant & Digital Communications Partner- Mississauga

Role Summary

The Executive Assistant & Digital Communications Partner provides high‑impact administrative, communication, and digital support to the Area Managing Director for Maersk Canada. This role blends traditional executive support with modern digital fluency — managing internal and external social media messaging, drafting leadership communications, and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity, insight generation, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate embodies Maersk’s Corporate Values: Constant Care, Humbleness, Uprightness, Our Employees, and Our Name, ensuring every interaction and communication reflects the professionalism and integrity of the Maersk brand.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Support & Coordination

• Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel/expenses, and priorities with precision and foresight.
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, talking points, and follow‑ups for internal and external engagements.
• Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues, demonstrating Constant Care in planning and execution.
• Serve as a trusted partner, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and alignment with leadership expectations.

2. Social Media & Digital Communications Management

• Manage the executive’s internal and external social media presence (e.g., LinkedIn, internal, Viva Engage, Teams channels).
• Draft, edit, and schedule posts that reflect Maersk’s tone, values, and strategic priorities.
• Monitor engagement, respond to appropriate messages, and escalate sensitive items with discretion.
• Partner with Corporate Communications to ensure alignment with brand, messaging, and global guidelines.
• Track trends and opportunities to elevate the executive’s digital voice and visibility.

3. AI‑Enabled Productivity & Insight Generation

• Use AI tools to draft communications, summarize documents, analyze data, and streamline workflows.
• Support the executive in adopting AI for presentations, messaging, research, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks and enhance decision‑making.
• Maintain responsible AI use aligned with Maersk’s standards and Uprightness.

4. Internal Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Draft internal messages, announcements, and leadership updates that reflect clarity, empathy, and strategic intent.
• Coordinate cross‑functional communication flow between Sales, Product, Operations, HR, and Area Leadership.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition moments, and culture‑building activities.
• Demonstrate Our Employees by fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

5. Brand, Culture & Values Stewardship

• Ensure all communications and interactions reflect Our Name — the professionalism and reliability associated with Maersk.
• Model Humbleness through respectful, thoughtful, and service‑oriented interactions.
• Uphold Maersk’s ethical standards in all digital and interpersonal communications.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in a fast‑paced corporate environment.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across digital platforms.
• Demonstrated experience managing executive‑level social media presence.
• High proficiency with AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, generative AI platforms, automation tools).
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or global organizations is an asset.

What Success Looks Like

• A polished, consistent, and strategic executive digital presence.
• Seamless coordination of priorities, communications, and stakeholder interactions.
• Increased productivity and clarity through effective use of AI.
• Strong alignment with Maersk’s Corporate Values in every message and action.
• A trusted partnership with the executive, enabling focus on high‑impact leadership.

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$63,000 to $80,000 CAD

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision care benefits, Gym membership reimbursement, RRSP matching after one year, Tuition reimburse

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