Virtual EA

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. We are hiring Executive Assistants and Corporate Administrators to join our Corporate Operations team. We ensure that the business runs smoothly and that travel, expenses and events are efficiently and correctly managed.
The best candidates show that they are forward planners, reliable and determined, and keen to assume responsibility for projects, processes and policy. This team plays a crucial role in the overall operation of the business. They run significant business operations and processes, supporting the respective department leads but also taking central responsibility for logistics, expenses, travel and scheduling. We look for confident and effective people who have good judgment and the self‑assurance to hold firm on a point of policy regardless of the seniority of people on the other side of a discussion. This is a global operation, we have open roles in teams in all time zones.
Support operations for one or more departments in the company
Organise and run international company events including logistics
Excellent academic results at school and university
Ability to travel up to four times a year for company events of up to two weeks duration
Ability to learn new technology and software quickly
Experience in operations and executive support
Travel industry experience
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance‑driven annual bonus. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual holiday leave
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st‑century digital business.