Executive Assistant

Who We Are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan, Hanes, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, ALLPRO, GOLDTOE, Peds, Bali, Playtex, Maidenform, Bonds, as well as Champion which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com .

The opportunity

The incumbent is responsible for a wide variety of administrative responsibilities to support the Chief Information Officer, along with a group of Vice Presidents and Directors in IT in their daily affairs .

The role

• Provide advanced and confidential administrative support on a daily basis
• Maintain a busy and ever-changing calendar with constant communication and follow-up
• Plan and coordinate meetings and conference calls
• Manage incoming and outgoing email and phone communication; ensures timely flow of information to and from the CIO
• Organize local and international travel arrangements, including but not limited to detailed plans, itineraries and schedules
• Manage relations internally and externally; act as both an ambassador and as a gatekeeper as the situation requires;
• Ensure follow-up on assigned files and/or mandates
• Assist in managing various budgets, the vendor creation, corporate credit card expenses, vacation requests, the accruals and invoicing approval process. Prepare and follow-up on the team’s expense reports and premium support hours.
• Participate and support with Board preparation, including revision of memos, presentations etc.
• Revise documents and presentations. Translate or coordinate translation when required
• Support IT activities such as coordinating onboarding, Global IT meetings, team outings/virtual events, etc.
• Manage the Business Analyst support calendar
• Track training completed by IT
• Support and help with office management tasks as required
  
  

The Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience as an Administrative or Executive Assistant; experience supporting an executive is a definite asset
• Organized with strong follow-up and priority management skills;
• Resourceful with a strong ability to multitask
• Responsible, flexible, discreet (able to manage confidential and sensitive matters)
• Ability to work with constantly changing priorities
• Flexibility in the working hours, most notably during the weeks leading up to and including the Board Meetings and key project launches
• Adaptability, maturity and open mindedness
• Autonomous with initiative and good judgement; ability to work with little to no supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent both in French and English. Spanish considered an asset
• Proficient in using the Microsoft suite
  
  

What's In It For You

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
  
  

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Find your fit with us

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.