Administrative Specialist

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Specialist in Ontario, Canada or Quebec, Canada -remote.     

 VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. 

 What You’ll Do: 

• Manage complex calendars across multiple time zones, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangement for leadership and senior team members.
  • Screen and prioritize incoming communications, including emails and phone calls.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and integrity.
  • Act as a primary point of contact with external/ internal stakeholders, liaising to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
  • Prepare and edit reports, presentations, and correspondence. Proofread for content and typographical errors and ensure correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
  • Organize / plan meetings including agenda development, minutes, action items and distribution.
  • Coordinates and schedules travel and meeting arrangements $150,000
  • Assist Administrative Leader in coordination, travel and meeting arrangements $150,000
  • Full Cycle PO creation and Management
• Process weekly mail and bank deposits
  • Manage, code and verify expense reports and track budgets for leadership and senior team members.
  • Coordinate and oversee special projects as assigned input purchase orders, contract routing, process invoices for accounts payable etc.
  • Liaison between marketing communications and sales reps by providing appropriate advertising and/or other materials.
  • Coordinate and assist with the onboarding/training of new hires. Assist with training individuals as required.
  • Look for ways to optimize workflow as needed, such as SharePoint sites where shared information can be stored.
  • Travel and provide onsite support at designated events throughout the year. Travel is required 5-10% of the year. (This position requires international travel; therefore, a valid passport (or ability to obtain one) is required.)
• Fleet Coordination - assist the Canadian Fleet Coordinator and Manager in maintaining the Canadian Fleet program, including MVR campaigns, monthly mileage reporting, yearend processes, accident and maintenance compliance

What Skills You Need:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation with effective communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently

Education: 

• High School diploma or GED 

What Makes you Stand Out: 

• Associates degree
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes 16 weeks of supplementary top-up for both mothers and fathers.

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.