Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!
At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.
The Opportunity
Our External Relations Canada team is currently seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to join the team, supporting the Vice President, External Relations Canada.
Reporting to the Vice President, this position will be responsible for complex and confidential administrative assignments requiring a high level of professionalism, sense of urgency, and strong attention to detail. The role interacts with external and internal stakeholders in a deadline-driven environment with constantly changing priorities. This crucial role will manage schedules, travel arrangements, expenses, and day-to-day responsibilities with unwavering efficiency and discretion.
What you will do
Partner with the Vice President to manage their calendar, to prioritize tasks, organize appointments expense reporting and coordinate travel arrangements
Maintain confidential files and records, ensuring the secure handling of sensitive information
Coordinate and facilitate effective communication between executives and external/internal stakeholders, including policymakers, government officials, and industry leaders with the utmost professionalism
Provide administrative support, such as drafting correspondence, proofreading, and organizing documents
Handle highly sensitive and confidential information and issues in an appropriate and professional manner; and direct sensitive issues to appropriate executives
Anticipate the needs of executives and proactively develop solutions to streamline their workload, drawing upon your understanding of the political landscape in North America
Take and publish meeting minutes as requested
Anticipate needs of the Vice President and broader leadership team and actively seek out solutions
Troubleshoot administrative issues for the team and independently develop solutions through cross-functional collaboration with other departments
Execute various processes for department, including organization and position management, utilizing workforce and SAP software suites for requests and information management as well as department moves and office planning
Complete timesheets and expense reports
Maintain contacts and schedules for external Board commitments
Plan and organize events as required for the department including venue bookings and/or catering
Track and follow up on action items, invitations, correspondence and documents for signature
Develop relationships and work collaboratively on tasks and deliverables with leaders and administrative staff in the US, Canada and Mexico
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or post-secondary certification in administration
10 years of experience as an executive assistant or in a similar high-level administrative role
Proven track record of providing exceptional administrative support to senior-level executives
Experience navigating, and understanding of, the complex political landscape
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail and strong political acumen
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with office management software
Preferred Qualifications
Post-secondary certification in administration
Proven experience as an executive assistant, or in a similar high-level administrative role, in a politically charged environment
Demonstrated knowledge of the natural gas industry
Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to navigate complex political, governmental, and industry processes
Experience in office management
About our business
We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.
TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.
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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.