Executive Assistant - Global Sports Marketing & Partnerships (14 Month Contract) - Vancouver, BC

lululemon athletica

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

A day in the life:

Principle scheduler, timekeeper, planner and coordinator to a member of the lululemon

Executive Team, the Executive Assistant has a vital role in the success of their department

  • Heavy calendaring: You will be the point of contact for internal & external requests as well as being responsible for organizing travel itineraries, coordinating meetings, and preparing briefing notes and minutes of meetings.
  • Coordination and execution of events.
  • Maintaining professional finances including: all expenses, tracking of finances, paying invoices in a timely manner and keeping all spreadsheets up to date.
  • Opens, distributes and follows-up on standard incoming mail. Screens and directs incoming calls and some emails, and helps to file.
  • Composes and prepares documents for signature. Coordinates the preparation of corporate documents, as requested.
  • Delegates and follows up on action items that fall within realm of responsibility.
  • Maintains an easy to use filing system for archived documents and computer files.
  • Provides confidential personal support and maintains confidential personal information.
  • Undertakes special assignments and projects as needed.

qualifications:

  • 3-5 years’ experience in an executive support level capacity with increasing responsibilities
  • Excellent business acumen and ability to exercise sound judgment and prioritization
  • Able to observe and maintain the utmost confidentiality
  • Advanced-level Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
  • Experience working with a publicly traded company

must haves

  • Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results. 
  • Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same. 
  • Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. 
  • Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. 
  • Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. In addition to our competitive Total Rewards offering, we also have personal and professional development offerings. Our offerings recognize our teams for their performance and support whole person development, including support for employees on how to grow their career: 

  • Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans 
  • Paid time off 
  • Savings and retirement plan matching 
  • Generous employee discount 
  • Fitness & yoga classes 
  • Parenthood top-up 
  • Extensive catalog of development course offerings 
  • People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) 

Note: Availability of the incentive programs, benefits, and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. 

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