Executive Assistant to the CEO

BCLC exists to generate win-wins for the greater good.

For our people, our players, our communities, our industry, and our planet.

Lottery | Casino | Sports

Being a social purpose company, we are not only able to better align our business decisions with our purpose, but more importantly, we are committing to doing our part in creating a better world.

We bring our purpose to life by ensuring all our actions, behaviours and decisions create benefits for communities and the planet.

Motivated and guided by our social purpose, everything we do must benefit the greater good. And we encourage our employees, partners, players, industry and communities to engage with us on this ambition.

We want you to be where you feel you can do your best work. Most of our jobs can be done remotely providing you reside in BC.

For those who prefer working in a community with others, we have two beautiful offices in convenient locations:

• 2940 Virtual Way, Vancouver

• 74 Seymour Street W, Kamloops

This is a Temporary < 12 Months, Full Time opportunity, with the expected term length being approximately 6-9 months.

Expected Salary Range: $84,981.00 - $106,227.00 - $132,784.00

• Our typical hiring range will be +/- 5% of the midpoint shown above

• Factors influencing this decision include qualifications and market conditions for the role

The Company

For nearly four decades, BCLC has delivered exceptional gambling entertainment for British Columbians. To fulfill our social purpose we have a vision to revolutionize gambling entertainment through engaging experiences that build and benefit communities. We operate national and provincial lotteries in partnership with 3500 retail partners, provide the games, technology & oversight to 37 brick & mortar casinos, and operate a safe secure and 100% legal online gambling presence PlayNow.com. In our recently completed fiscal year, BCLC generated a record $1.4 billion in net income to the Province of B.C. to support First Nations, host local governments, health care, education and community programs across the province.

Job Summary:

The Executive Assistant to the CEO provides high-level administrative and professional support to enable the CEO’s effectiveness and focus. Acting as a central coordination point, the role manages priorities, information flow, and logistics to ensure the CEO is well prepared, meetings and activities run seamlessly, and organizational commitments are met.

The position builds strong relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders, supports executive communications, and leads continuous improvement of administrative practices and workflows to enhance efficiency and service across the CEO’s office.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensures the CEO is fully prepared for all engagements through proactive briefings, risk/issue identification, and prioritization of matters requiring attention.
• Manages complex scheduling, meetings, and travel logistics, ensuring seamless planning and execution of all administrative activities.
• Handles sensitive information and resolves high-risk or ambiguous issues independently, escalating appropriately to protect organizational interests.
• Establishes and continuously improves efficient processes, workflows, and administrative practices to support the CEO’s effectiveness.
• Manages the budget for the Office of the CEO, including tracking, forecasting, reconciliation, and oversight of expenses, purchase requisitions, and approvals to ensure accurate and compliant financial management.
• Leads the planning and execution of large-scale strategic events and meetings, including stakeholder engagement, end-to-end logistics, cross-enterprise coordination and structured outcome planning to ensure alignment with approved meeting objectives.
• Builds strong, trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders, while coaching and guiding the broader EA community to deliver high service standards.
• Supports and coordinates executive communications and leads special projects, ensuring clear, consistent organizational messaging and delivery of key initiatives.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in a business related discipline.
• Minimum ten years progressively responsible related experience which includes at least five years’ experience in a senior executive support role with project management experience, budgeting and business planning exposure.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Technical Requirements

• Advanced experience supporting senior executives, with strong judgment in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Expertise in calendar management, travel planning, meeting/event coordination, records management, and expense/procurement processes.
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple competing demands with effective time management and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of project coordination and implementation, with a focus on improving processes and driving efficiency.
• Proficient in office productivity tools and familiar with systems such as SAP or similar ERP platforms.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-service mindset and ability to support and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and general business understanding to anticipate issues and identify solutions.
• Ability to coach and support others, take initiative, and continuously improve administrative practices and service delivery.

What’s in it for you

• Robust wellness programs to enhance your physical, mental, social, financial and career well being

• We pride ourselves on our flexible working model which supports work-life integration and our 37.5 hour work week

• Our Play It Forward program provides volunteer hours for our people each year

• See all our rewards here

   

However you identify, or whatever your path in life, if you see something here that makes you excited to get to work every day, please apply. We hire people for skills, capabilities and potential, not just education and experience.

We value Respect, Integrity and Community, and we provide an inclusive environment where everyone can feel like they belong.

Our social purpose is much more than returning 100% of net income to the province in the form of healthcare & education programs, and community gaming grants. Check it out!

Did you know BCLC is an industry leader in player health and safe & responsible gambling? Find out more!

If you require accommodation so you can be at your best in the interview, please let us know: recruitment@bclc.com.

All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada