Careers

Executive Assistant

Walk With Web Inc. (WWW) is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant. This role is ideal for someone who can manage administrative operations, coordinate across teams, and take initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The position offers exposure to leadership-level decision-making and cross-functional work.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct administrative and operational support for executive management (primarily the CEO), including calendar management, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments.
  • Manage communications, including emails, follow-ups, and internal coordination.
  • Prepare documents, reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
  • Coordinate between teams, departments, and external partners to ensure smooth communication and workflow.
  • Track tasks, deadlines, and project updates, and ensure timely follow-ups.
  • Assist in organizing meetings, taking notes, and documenting key action items.
  • Support basic financial administration, including expense tracking, invoice coordination, and reconciliation.
  • Assist with auditing administrative records and ensuring proper documentation.
  • Create and manage forms, templates, and internal documentation for processes and workflows.
  • Support hiring, on-boarding, and coordination of interns and team members as needed.
  • Assist with social media coordination, including scheduling posts, basic content updates, and tracking engagement.
  • Handle ad hoc tasks and special projects as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

  • Recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French is an asset.
  • High attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
  • Proficiency in tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Waves Accounting, Canva, Adobe Suite (Photoshop) or similar productivity tools.
  • Basic understanding of administrative processes, project coordination, or operations.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content management is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and handle confidential information with professionalism.

Career Growth Opportunities:

  • Gain direct exposure to executive-level decision-making and business strategy.
  • Develop skills in operations management, project coordination, and organizational leadership.
  • Work across multiple domains including administration, finance, HR, and communications.
  • Build a strong professional network within academic, research, and industry environments.
  • Opportunity to grow into roles such as Operations Manager, Project Manager, or Chief of Staff.


APPLICATION INFORMATION:


Number of Positions

1

Minimum Experience

0.5 - 3 years

Compensation

Competitive

Hours per Week

Full Time (37.5 hours/week), M-F

Position Duration

Permanent, 4 Months Probation

Position Start Date

ASAP

Position End Date

N/A

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026 (Reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.)



HOW TO APPLY:

  • All applicants must submit the below-listed documents to recruitments@walkwithweb.org by the deadline.
  • Incomplete applications will not be processed.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The application package must include one (1) single PDF file with the following documents attached in the order listed below:

  • Cover Letter outlining motivation, interest in executive support, and how the candidate can contribute (Max. 1 page)
  • CV/Resume (Max. 5 pages)
  • Relevant experience or portfolio demonstrating administrative, coordination, or project management work (optional, Max. 3 pages or links)
  • Name and contact details of 2 references (Max. 1 page; at least one academic or professional reference)
Posted 17 days ago
Full-Time (Permanent)
Remote
Apply by: 2026-05-15 | 11:59 PM (EST)


About Us

Walk With Web Inc. (WWW) is an international operating corporation created in July 2020, to precisely address the challenges around technical development, expansion and preservation of Social Sciences and Humanities research. Our mission is to develop, support, and preserve digital humanities research by creating novel digital sustainability solutions. We have created and/or currently harbouring over 25 major digital humanities research projects in collaboration with principal investigators, who are affiliated with top-ranking universities around the globe, including but not limiting to York University, Trent University, McGill University and OCAD University in Canada, Colorado State University Boulder in the United States of America, and the University of Essex, National Liverpool Museums, King’s College London in the United Kingdom. Our team and collaborations embrace multi-disciplinary approach and comprise of computer scientists, African history scholar, digital humanitarians, artists, designers and more. We offer a rich and inspirational environment in which we grow under the guidance of academic researchers and world-class scholars, who are pioneering in their fields.

Walk With Web strive to develop an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of its community of academicians. WWW is an equal access employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, and/or age.