Executive Administrative & Research Virtual Assistant

CPT-11608 Executive Administrative & Research Virtual Assistant Independent Contractor – CPT-11608 Executive Administrative & Research Virtual Assistant/Business Support VA/Entry-Advanced Level (Remote).20four7VA is seeking offshore independent contractors to deliver remote services to clients worldwide, with a primary focus on developed markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. A Vancouver-based business owner operating across a global B2B brokerage and consulting company is seeking an Executive Administrative VA to support CRM management, SharePoint organization, inbox administration, and detailed business-development research. The position is primarily backend. There will be no negotiating, pricing, commitments, or client-facing decision-making. Accuracy, confidentiality, research quality, and good judgment are critical. The objective of each engagement is to assist the client in improving business efficiency, enhancing service delivery, or supporting operational functions through high-quality, task-specific services rendered by a qualified contractor. Contractors will be required to provide services that align with the following client tasks: CRM & Inbox Administration Review incoming GCIS emails and identify relevant information for CRM entry Create and update contacts, companies, buyer/seller profiles, and deal records in ZohoRecord notes, conversations, follow-up dates, and relevant correspondence Attach emails and supporting documents to CRM records Clean duplicate, incomplete, or outdated information Organize the inbox and flag items requiring the client's attention SharePoint & Document Management Save attachments and business documents into Microsoft SharePointMaintain organized folders and subfolders Apply consistent naming and filing conventions File contracts, purchase orders, company records, and supporting documentation Identify duplicate or outdated files Keep documents easy for the client and team to locate Research & Opportunity Tracking Research grant opportunities, RFPs, and government procurement opportunities Research First Nations procurement and economic-development programs Identify organizations that may need consulting or grant-writing support Find relevant decision-makers and contact information Track deadlines, eligibility requirements, contract values, and funding amounts Maintain research in shared spreadsheets or documents Prepare concise summaries explaining who to contact, why the opportunity matters, and what the client should know before outreach Each engagement is based on a defined scope of work and is governed by an independent contractor agreement. Services must be performed professionally, with adherence to any timelines, guidelines, and deliverables agreed upon in writing. The Contractor must demonstrate proficiency in the following, depending on the Client's requirements:2+ years of administrative, executive-assistant, or operations experience requiredStrong CRM experience required Zoho experience strongly preferred Microsoft SharePoint experience strongly preferred Professional inbox-management experience preferred Excellent written English requiredStrong online research skills requiredB2B, procurement, grant, or Indigenous-business research experience is a plusIDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEHighly organized and detail-oriented Strong executive-assistant or operations background Excellent online researcher Accurate with CRM and data entry Comfortable handling highly confidential information Proactive but knows when to ask questions Able to follow SOPs and work independently Comfortable using AI as a tool without relying on it as the final sourceSOFTWAREZoho CRMMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Office / Google Workspace Google Sheets / DocsAI Productivity ToolsWork Schedule Contracted Hours per Week: 10 Hours (Hours expected to increase based on performance and workload) Scheduled Working Days: Monday through Friday (unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing) Daily Working Time: Flexible PST Business Hours – TBD