[Hiring] Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer @Draganfly Inc.

Role Description

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer is our COO’s right hand. You will work directly with our COO to keep the COO’s commitments, action items, and projects on track, and to make sure the operations team always knows where each initiative stands. This is not a scheduling role. You will be a force multiplier for the COO:

• Monitor the COO’s inbox.
• Handle approvals on behalf of the COO within your delegated authority.
• Follow up directly with owners, so work keeps moving without waiting on the COO.
• Run COO-led projects.
• Keep the operations team informed and raise risks early.

This is a permanent, full-time Lower Mainland based remote role for an experienced executive support professional who works well with senior leaders and is comfortable acting on their behalf.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in business, operations, office administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of executive support or administrative experience, including at least 2 years directly supporting a C-suite or senior operations leader.
• Demonstrated project coordination or project management experience.
• Highly organized and proactive, with a proven ability to track action items and drive follow-through with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write on an executive’s behalf.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, and SharePoint.
• Sound judgment, comfort acting with delegated authority, and discretion with confidential information, including material non-public information.
• Ability to travel based on the needs of the COO.
• You will need reliable high-speed internet and a quiet place to work.
• Draganfly is a public company, so you will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Requirements

• A PMP, CAPM or similar project management certification.
• Experience in a technology, manufacturing, aerospace or defence setting.
• Experience supporting an executive at a public company.
• Experience with task management tools such as Planner, Asana or Monday.com.
• An interest in technology and drones.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $80,000 - $95,000 CAD.
• Equity / Stock Options: Participation in the company’s stock option plan, providing long-term ownership and alignment with company growth.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits, including a Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Matching RRSP program to support long-term financial planning.
• Generous time-off program, including vacation, wellness days, and the full week off between Christmas and New Year’s.

Company Description

At Draganfly Innovations, you’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We’re in an exciting growth phase, scaling our technologies, product lines, and teams as we continue to shape the future of UAV innovation. Joining us now means becoming part of a company with deep roots in the industry - and bold ambitions for what comes next.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work on diverse and cutting-edge projects, and grow your skills alongside passionate experts. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Here, you won’t just join a company - you’ll help build what comes next.

As part of our hiring process, all candidates must successfully complete reference checks and a criminal background check.