Now #hiring: Executive Assistant to the CEO

July 2, 2025| News release, Careers

Role: Executive Assistant to the CEO
Location: Toronto – Hybrid position with minimum 2 in-office days per week in downtown Toronto office
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000, plus competitive benefits package (e.g. health benefits; RRSP contribution and supplementary matching; 20 days vacation per annum plus business days between Christmas and New Year’s).
Closing Date: July 14

About Social Capital Partners
Social Capital Partners (SCP) is a Canadian nonprofit founded in 2001 to focus on designing and implementing new financial tools that broaden economic opportunity, security and inclusion. We are independently funded, which enables us to actively engage across a variety of issues without compromising our values. 

Over the past few years SCP has focused on identifying initiatives that could create pathways to asset ownership, wealth-building and economic security for working Canadians. We have recently led the work to establish employee ownership trusts (EOTs) in Canada. We believe that growing wealth inequality represents a threat to economic and democratic resilience. We support broader access to capital and more widely distributed ownership of assets.  

SCP will continue to build on our recent successes. Our upcoming work will focus on developing projects, building networks, conducting research and advocating for transformative policy ideas that will make it easier for younger and working people to own assets in Canada.  

If you have a passion for public policy and are eager to use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us with this work, we want to hear from you!  

Position Overview 

We’re seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-oriented environment. While this is a true EA position focused on keeping the CEO and team operating at a high level, it is also a unique opportunity to engage in a wide range of stimulating policy and strategy conversations, including the chance to conduct research, contribute to policy initiatives and engage with influential leaders in the field.

Think of this role as a Junior Chief of Staff: part executive support, part process optimizer, part administrative assistant, part policy research assistant, and part team glue with access to a front-row seat in transformative policy work. 

Key Responsibilities 

Executive & Administrative Support: 

  • Manage the CEO’s complex and evolving calendar.
  • Draft and manage correspondence, briefings and memos.
  • Coordinate and plan internal meetings, team retreats and external convenings.
  • Organize and maintain electronic filing systems and documentation.
  • Prepare and track Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests.
  • Monitor project timelines and team deliverables. 

 Research & Strategic Input: 

  • Conduct preliminary research and prepare briefing notes.
  • Support preparation for meetings with external stakeholders. 
  • Assist with policy tracking and landscape analysis. 

Internal Operations & Culture: 

  • Design and refine internal systems and processes. 
  • Be the go-to person for “making things happen.” 
  • Champion an organized, high-trust and transparent workplace culture. 

Qualifications & Experience 

Must-Haves:  

  • 2+ years in an EA, operations or coordinator role.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication. 
  • High emotional intelligence and discretion. 
  • Ability to prioritize and execute in a fluid, fast-moving environment. 
  • Good humour and kindness 
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and willing to learn new systems such as Zotero and Asana. 

Nice-to-Haves: 

  • Experience in policy, government or advocacy environments. 
  • Research skills and interest in public policy. 
  • French language skills. 

Why Join SCP? 

  • A Role with Purpose: Help a high-performing organization deliver on its ambitious mission. 
  • Access & Exposure: Engage with leading thinkers and decision-makers. 
  • Culture of Learning: SCP supports your personal and professional development. 
  • Transparency & Collaboration: Work closely with a seasoned team in a transparent, high-trust environment. 

How to Apply 

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter (PDF preferred) outlining your interest and relevant qualifications to careers@socialcapitalpartners.ca. Use the subject line: Executive Assistant to CEO Application.
Note: Applications submitted via LinkedIn Easy Apply will not be considered.

SCP’s Commitment to Inclusion 

We are committed to diversity in our workplace and recruitment. Applications from all equity-deserving groups are encouraged. Accommodations are available upon request. If you’re excited but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply or reach out to learn more. 

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