Executive Assistant Maternity Leave Coverage

Executive Assistant (Contract – Maternity Leave Coverage)
Richmond, BC Corporate Full-time Feb 04, 2026 Yearly: $55,000 - $65,000

Are you a highly organized professional who enjoys working closely with senior leadership, anticipating needs, and keeping complex schedules running smoothly?

Do you take pride in discretion, sound judgment, and being the steady presence behind a fast-moving executive?

If so, this Executive Assistant role may be a strong fit.

Acting as the first point of contact for a senior executive, the Executive Assistant plays a critical role in enabling focus, flow, and effectiveness at the leadership level. This role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to work seamlessly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will be a trusted partner to the executive—managing complex schedules, preparing for meetings, coordinating travel, and handling correspondence—while bringing calm, clarity, and momentum to a fast-moving environment.

This is a contract position covering a maternity leave
, ideal for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys ownership, variety, and working closely with senior leadership.

• Executive calendar management: Proactively manage a complex and dynamic calendar with precision, anticipating conflicts, reallocating time, and ensuring priorities are reflected accurately.
• Travel coordination: Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries, time-zone management, conference logistics, and liaison with external travel agencies. Handle passports, visas, and required documentation.
• Meeting preparation: Coordinate and prepare materials for internal and external meetings; ensure the executive is briefed, prepared, and positioned for success.
• Administrative execution: Draft, edit, and manage correspondence and documents with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Expense and invoice processing: Submit expense reports and vendor invoices accurately and on time.
• Priority tracking: Understand executive priorities, follow up on action items, and help drive completion of key deliverables.
• Ad hoc support: Step in where needed to keep things moving smoothly.

• Proven experience as a senior-level Executive or Personal Assistant in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Strong organizational
  , time-management
  , and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels of the organization.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with sound judgment and strong follow-through.
• Absolute discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• A positive, “I can solve this” attitude and a natural ability to build trust and rapport.

• Competitive compensation
• Extended health and dental benefits (100% employer-paid)
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Full-size, in-house fitness gym with showers
• Complimentary reserved parking
• A collaborative culture with industry experts who take their work seriously—but not themselves
• Social events, outdoor games, and company celebrations
• A vibrant foodie culture with a large, shared kitchen and regular culinary highlights

The annual base salary for this job ranges from:
$55,000-$65,000
bio Lytical's pay range is based on multiple factors including experience, education, job‑related skills, and equity within the team or organization.

bio Lytical Laboratories Inc. is a privately owned Canadian company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of rapid in‑vitro medical diagnostics using its proprietary INSTI® and iStatis® technology platform.

We are proud recipients of multiple local and industry awards, including:

• BC Exporter of the Year
• Globe and Mail’s Fastest Growing Companies
• Life Sciences BC Growth Stage Med Tech Company of the Year

Our state‑of‑the‑art Richmond facility supports the extraordinary growth driven by our people and our purpose.

• Innovation: We challenge the status quo and bring new ideas forward.
• Never Say Never: We stay engaged until the goal is reached.
• Sensational: We are reliable, adaptable, and strong team players.
• Takes Ownership: We lead by example and follow through.
• Inspired to Excel: We bring passion, awareness, and curiosity to our work