Sleep Country Canada Looking for Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (Hybrid) at Brampton, Ontario, Canada Full Time

At Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous? (SCC/DV), we are inspired every day through our purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep and our vision to champion sleep as the key to healthier and happier lives, helping everyone achieve better tomorrows through better tonight’s.

Guided by our values – We CARE About People; We WIN Together; We DREAM Big and We DELIVER with Excellence – we are building on our 28-year foundation of taking care of each other and our customers’ sleep needs, with passion and commitment to be the best that we can be. We invest in our sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, our communities and diverse best-in-class team to be Canada’s leading sleep partner.

We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (hybrid) to join our growing company and play a key role in our customer experience by ensuring each purchase ends in a smile!

Job Description

In this role you will:

• Report to and provide executive level administrative support to the Chief People Officer and manage all information and matters with a high level of confidentiality, sensitivity, and discretion
• Proactively organize, manage and coordinate the company recognition program (service level awards, trips) and prepare any reporting
• Plan and coordinate various company events and office functions (ie., Town Halls, social events, recognition, charity, etc…)
• Assist in the preparation, building, formatting and coordination of presentation decks, meeting materials, reporting and any other documents as needed
• Organize, schedule and coordinate large scale meetings, logistics, catering, and any other arrangements required
• Support HR projects and initiatives as required
• Act as liaision with Board of Directors, C-Suite Level and all other levels of the organization
• Arrange travel and accommodations for the CPO as required

Qualifications

The Qualifications and Experience we like to see:

• University/College Degree
• At least 3-5 years’ experience as executive/administrative assistant supporting a C Level Executive
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with all levels within the organization
• Professional and sound judgement, discretion, tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters
• Resourceful, creative, motivated, strong initiative and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and can work in a fast environment with competing priorities and deadlines
• Proficient in PowerPoint and building decks as well as other MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Additional Information

Why members of our Corporate team love working at Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?:

• This is not a job but a CAREER with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• We will invest in you and provide extensive training, mentoring and continuous development
• Access to our in-house learning platform with over 16,000 digital courses taught by industry experts in a variety of languages
• Full medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit Sharing Program
• Annual Wellness Credit for any products/services that improve your health and well-being, ie., health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment!
• Associate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the world’s best sleep products
• Maternity/Parental leave top up benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development
• Long service awards, celebrations and other social events
• Associate Referral Program
• Paid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2022 by Waterstone Human Capital

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDI&B)

At SCC/DV, we are committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued, this allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our customers and the communities we serve. We want to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect regarding race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

About Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?

Sleep Country is Canada’s leading specialty sleep retailer with a purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep. Sleep Country Canada operates under the retailer banners; Sleep Country, Dormez-vous, Endy, Hush and most recently acquired, Silk & Snow. The Company has omnichannel and ecommerce operations including 289 corporate-owned stores and 20 distribution centers warehouses across Canada. Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2022 by Waterstone Human Capital, Sleep Country is committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued. The Company actively invests in its sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, communities and its people. For more information about Sleep Country, please visit www.sleepcountry.ca.