D-Wave is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Assistant to join our Executive Administration Team. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will provide exceptional support to two members of our Executive Team - the SVP of Global Government Relations & Public Affairs and the VP of Government Business Solutions - and their leadership teams within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

As a trusted partner, you will play a critical role in enabling executive effectiveness through seamless coordination, executive readiness, and clear communication across internal and external stakeholders. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and ensuring leaders are well prepared for meetings, travel, and strategic initiatives.

As part of the Executive Administration Team, you will contribute to key organizational initiatives, leverage modern collaboration tools, and help drive operational excellence across the Government team. This role is ideal for an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys supporting senior leaders, excels at building relationships, and is motivated by enabling teams to perform at their best.

A D-Waver's DNA

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying falling under the "U.S. Person" definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal laws. The employer valuates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job application in its sole discretion as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got, not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

The anticipated salary/hourly wage range for this position is noted below. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, work location, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role.

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. Eligible U.S.-based full-time and part-time employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week have access to a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid holidays; wellness and well-being resources; paid sick time; and flexible paid time off to support rest and well-being.  Employees may also be eligible to participate in short-term and/or long-term incentive programs.

This position requires active Secret (or higher) security clearance or the ability to qualify for Secret (or higher) security clearance.

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.