Senior Associate, Operations & Coordination

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Associate, Operations & Coordination based in Canada.

This role plays a key operational and coordination function at the heart of leadership execution and organizational alignment. You will support senior leaders in managing priorities, workflows, and cross-functional initiatives within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The position focuses on ensuring that leadership activities are well-organized, tracked, and effectively delivered across multiple teams and stakeholders. You will contribute to planning processes, meeting coordination, and operational systems that enable strong decision-making and execution. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional partners, you will help maintain clarity, structure, and momentum across strategic initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in highly organized, detail-oriented environments with meaningful social impact.

• Support senior leadership in planning, organizing, and executing strategic priorities, ensuring alignment across teams and effective workflow management.
• Manage leadership calendars of work, including roadmaps, priority trackers, and scheduling optimization for senior executives.
• Coordinate preparation for leadership and governance meetings by developing agendas, materials, action tracking, and follow-ups.
• Assist in tracking budgets, expenses, and operational forecasts in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Maintain and improve systems for tracking priorities, risks, dependencies, and cross-functional deliverables.
• Coordinate internal communications, briefings, and updates to support leadership decision-making and alignment.
• Provide coordination support for cross-team initiatives, special projects, and Systems Change activities as needed.

Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, executive support, or similar roles in nonprofit, corporate, or mission-driven environments.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, ambiguous settings.
• Experience supporting senior leaders with calendar management, meeting coordination, and operational planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and structured documentation and materials.
• Basic experience with budgeting, tracking, or operational reporting processes is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and shared work platforms.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks (USD $56K–$71K equivalent CAD range).
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility and work-life balance support.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and employee assistance programs.
• Strong emphasis on learning, professional development, and career growth opportunities, including training and tuition support.
• Mission-driven work focused on social impact, inclusion, and global workforce access.
• Inclusive, collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, and belonging.
• Opportunities to engage in cross-functional initiatives, leadership exposure, and meaningful systems change work.