About Pure & Applied

Pure & Applied is a research, strategy and learning design firm that builds impactful learning solutions with education organizations and their communities. We choose to always put learners first in the design and development of our programs.  

We work with:

  • Nonprofits

  • Academic institutions (K11 in Quebec and K12, Higher Education)

  • Education and EdTech organizations

  • Companies with education and community building mandates

Why are we growing Pure & Applied? 

We are committed to equipping organizations to actively and intentionally address social issues through sustainable learning. These examples of our work might inspire you to apply.

Issues we focus on:

  • Youth education

  • Immigration and integration

  • Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

  • Community input in decision-making

  • Workforce empowerment

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe every member on our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to perceive and interact with the world, identify challenges, and to design and deliver solutions.

Applications can be sent to careers@pureandapplied.group


Executive Assistant

Part-time Position
Salary range: $
22/h to $28/h

About the role

We’re searching for a part-time Executive Assistant to provide top-level assistance to our two founders.

We’re looking for someone who is resourceful and skilled when it comes to helping manage the day to day operations of busy executives and is always two steps ahead. Our team is looking for someone to help support and tackle the fun challenges that come with juggling varying priorities and timelines for a growing business. Ranging from…

  • Schedule/email management

  • Client support

  • Public relations 

  • Linkedin profile engagement/management

  • Daily reporting

  • Documenting and managing processes

  • Various personal tasks to help free up time

  • Basic website updates and management

Key responsibilities as an Executive Assistant

  • Manage and prioritize emails and schedules 

  • Manage two inboxes, draft correspondences, and coordinate communications with internal and external parties. Follow ups are a priority

  • Ensure deadlines are met

  • Seek out and manage PR opportunities (podcasts, interviews, etc.) 

  • Coordinate and prepare reports and other material for meetings

  • Work proactively with departments providing support

  • Coordinate travel arrangements, including flight, hotel, meals and car rental reservations

  • Updating Clockify (time-tracking) account

  • Assist in updating Monday.com (project management) account

  • Maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and service providers

  • Execute on various ad-hoc projects, as requested


The Opportunity 

Make your way into an energetic, tight-knit team of professionals that are ready to welcome you to our community and help define it. In addition to a hybrid work model we offer a flexible schedule from Monday to Thursday (you read correctly, we don’t work on Fridays). Our office is located on Atwater, steps away from Lionel Groulx metro station. Come join this dynamic team as an executive assistant with opportunities for promotion and career advancement. 

What you bring to the table

  • Someone with 5+ years of experience as an EA to C-Level executives

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills - English and French are a must.

  • Detail-oriented and problem solving skills

  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask

  • Positive attitude

  • Ability to manage multiple calendars

  • Ability to manage highly confidential information

  • Ability to manage LinkedIn Accounts

  • Proactive with cold outreach 

  • Flexible working hours between 9am-5pm

Bonus if you have

  • Experience in a service-based company

  • Experience working at or with nonprofit organizations 

  • Experience in a startup environment

  • Experience in eLearning or EdTech

Applications can be sent to careers@pureandapplied.group