Executive Assistant (One-Year Leave Replacement)

Reports to: Assistant to the President or other designate of the President, with direct working access to the President appropriate to the role
Direct reports: No direct reports
Bargaining unit: United Steelworkers Local 3950
Status: Temporary, full-time — one-year leave replacement, anticipated October 12, 2026 to October 8, 2027

Potential continuation: The position may be renewed or lead to continued employment beyond the initial term, depending on organizational needs and the applicable collective agreement.

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant is a senior bargaining-unit role providing political, organizing and executive support to the President, Executive Board, committees, affiliates and allies of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council. The job combines President and governance preparation with campaign and program leadership, relationship work, research and writing, major events and committee support.

The Executive Assistant works under the President’s overall direction and reports through the management structure established by the President. The role works closely with the Assistant to the President and other staff and has direct working access to the President as needed. It does not carry management authority. Routine clerical, accounting and database-administration work remains with the appropriate classifications.

Position Details

Location: Toronto & York Region Labour Council, 895 Don Mills Road, Toronto, with regular work throughout Toronto and York Region

Salary and benefits: $124,948.04 annually, effective January 1, 2026, plus benefits and scheduled increases under the applicable USW collective agreement.