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Executive Assistant - Fluent Mandarin and English - 19249
Vancouver, BC Canada CA | Work from home flexibility TELECOMMUTE CA
Job Description
We’re looking for a hybrid Mandarin speaking Executive Assistant in the healthcare industry.
Our client is launching an innovative, large-scale Integrative Medicine service institution, combining conventional medicine with natural therapies to provide personalized, preventive, and holistic healthcare solutions. With plans to expand across Canada and internationally, this initiative is set to transform the industry through strategic acquisitions, innovation, and a franchise model.
The Executive Assistant will work directly with the founder, providing high-level support across business strategy, market research, investment evaluation, recruitment, and operations. This role is ideal for a highly adaptable, analytical, and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and wants to play a key role in building and scaling a business.
Executive Assistant Responsibilities:
- Conduct industry research, market analysis, and competitive intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
- Organize and analyze business data, investment opportunities, and market trends.
- Assist with investment screening, due diligence, and feasibility studies.
- Support business negotiations, vendor management, and partnership development.
- Coordinate recruitment efforts, interview processes, and team management activities.
- Manage the founder’s schedule, workflow, and key communications.
- Optimize operational processes and proactively identify solutions to challenges.
- 3+ years of experience in executive assistance, business analysis, project management, investment research, or corporate operations.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Law, International Business, or related fields.
- Fluency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) to handle global business interactions.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and strategic mindset.
- High-level communication and negotiation abilities, with experience engaging executives, investors, and business partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and collaboration tools like Notion, Trello, and Slack.
- Experience in startups, investment firms, consulting, or multinational corporations is an asset.
Compensation and Benefits:
- The discussed salary range is $90,000 – $115,000, depending on experience.
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered.
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 3 weeks holidays
- Potential for bonus and other benefits
- Hybrid work environment with exposure to high-level business strategy.
- Unique opportunity to be part of an industry-changing healthcare initiative.
Meet Your Recruiter
Patti Babyn
RPR, Senior Recruitment Consultant
HR & Senior Office Personnel
Specializing in Human Resources, Executive Assistant, and Senior Office Personnel placements across Canada, Patti has over 15 years of national and global recruitment experience. She brings a wealth of expertise in interviewing, placement and collaboration, giving her clients the benefit of impeccable matches. She was also a business owner and managed a sales team for nine years, so she brings practical insights that drive success for her clients.
Patti’s thoughtful questions probe deep into the needs of each client, allowing her to pinpoint the best talent for the role from her vast network of qualified candidates. She is equally enthusiastic with candidates. Knowing that what she does changes lives, she provides insightful advice. With a heartfelt commitment to helping others, she situates candidates in positions where they will succeed. She has a degree and background in social work, where she honed keen communication and assessment skills. Passionate about cultivating long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, she is an ongoing resource for those she partners with.
Patti is a wife and mother, and outside of the office enjoys camping, hiking, cycling and volunteering. She is also a part-time makeup artist and takes pride in helping woman look and feel their best!