Administrative assistant jobs in Canada

Find administrative assistant jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,013
Employers: 1,065

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $27.38Across 313 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $53,733Across 89 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%7 listings
Hybrid: 12%245 listings
On-site: 87%1,753 listings

Not specified: <1% (8 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (60), City of Saint John (42), S M Software Solutions Inc (37).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Administrative assistant jobs in Canada

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Administrative Assistant
MNP
Markham, ON
- Full-time
Make an impact with our Administration team as an Administrative Assistant. This diverse team of professionals directly contributes to the success of the firm by supporting internal and…
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GOAPRDJP000001047 – Administrative Assistant – Intermediate
S M Software Solutions Inc
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant – Intermediate to support the Government of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative…
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Human Resources Administrator - Contract - Full-Time
Alterra
The Blue Mountains, ON · Blue Mountain Resort LP
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant to Director, Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Halifax, NS
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Production Administrative Assistant (Contract)
MNP
Markham, ON
- Full-time
Make an impact with our Administration team as a Production Assistant. This diverse team of professionals directly contributes to the success of the firm by supporting internal teams.…
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Senior Administrative Assistant, Office of the CEO
Canadian Bankers Association
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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administrative assistant
Jungle Jim's International Market
Labrador City, NL
- Full-time
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Payroll, Accounting & Human Resources Administrator
S3 Group Ltd.
Medicine Hat, AB
- Full-time
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administrative assistant
Your Dollar Store with More - Corporate Head Office
Salmon Arm, BC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant 1 [AQ-22462]
Aquent
Vancouver, BC
- $28 to $32 CAD / hour
- Contract
Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized technology leader at the forefront of innovation, where your essential administrative support will directly contribute to the seamless…
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Partner Administrative Assistant (18 month contract)
KPMG
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
McLarens
Toronto, ON
McLarens Canada is looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join its Toronto team. The ideal candidate will have strong transcription, proofreading, and document formatting…
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Human Resources Administrator
GWM CAPE TOWN
Permanent North American Gaeltacht, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS)
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
Process and distribute administrative requests in accordance with established procedures and administrative practices to support one or more administrative fields
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Administrative assistant
JobsMedia.io
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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GOAPRDJP000001047 – Administrative Assistant – Intermediate
S M Software Solutions Inc
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant – Intermediate to support the Government of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative…
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Administrative Assistant
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
Thunder Bay, ON
- $23.71 to $30.04 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS)
Gatineau, QC
- Full-time
Process and distribute administrative requests in accordance with established procedures and administrative practices to support one or more administrative fields
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DO NOT APPY - Testing Only - Administrative Assistant
Hopes Home Inc
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
The Administrative Assistant for the Early Learning & Childcare Centre is an important role at Hope’s Home. They are responsible for the overall organization of the centre which helps to…
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Office Administrative Assistant
Horseshoe Bay Health & Performance
BC · West Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
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Sr. Administrative Assistant & Consulting Team Administrator
McKesson
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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GOAPRDJP000001047 – Administrative Assistant – Intermediate
S M Software Solutions Inc
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant – Intermediate to support the Government of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative…
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GOAPRDJP000001047 – Administrative Assistant – Intermediate
S M Software Solutions Inc
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant – Intermediate to support the Government of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative…
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Administrative Assistant (Entry Level)
EvertzAV
Burlington, ON
- Internship
We are seeking a reliable, organized, and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our team. Administrators are vital to the success of our business model, playing a key role in both…
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Administrative Assistant
Insight Global
Toronto, ON
- $20 to $22 CAD / hour
- Contract
Insight Global is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join one of Canada's top banking institutions for a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will reconcile documents coming into…

Amyantek

Administrative Assistant

AB, Canada
Alberta, Canada, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Original job description

Please send your resume at mounika.karnati@amyantek.com if you are interested in this 06 months (11/16/2026 to 04/30/2027) contract role. Please feel free to forward if you are not interested. This is with Govt of Alberta.

Administrative Assistant - Junior (GOAPRDJP00001044)

Work Status: On-Site

Work Location: 10020 - 100 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

Education and Experience

High school diploma and minimum two years of administrative experience

Must Have: Education

High School Diploma/GED.

Must Have: Work Experience

2 years experience editing documents in Adobe Acrobat Pro, or similar PDF editing software
2 years experience in records and document management, with a strong understanding of the records life cycle for both physical and electronic formats within information systems
2 years experience proofing and formatting word documents in a work setting.
2 years experience using Microsoft Outlook for email messaging, task and calendar tracking, and other relevant, efficient features.

Nice to Have: Education

Relevant post-secondary education in the area of office administration. Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas and certificates

Nice to Have: Work Experience

2 years experience with and knowledge of financial transactions ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data, and using Microsoft Excel.
2 years experience with Records Management/Document Management using Sharepoint 2
2 years experience working in an environment where the work is delivered through a ticket or email.
2 years relevant experience in a role similar to this. Experience must be applicable to this role.

Description:

Duties will include the following but are not limited to:

Use ARTS to assign, track and process Action Requests according to Ministry requirements
Monitor and maintain grant-related Action Requests in the ARTS system
Respond to inquiries by directing questions to the appropriate area based on a thorough understanding of the contacts and resources available
Compose written responses according to general instructions
Prepare all invoices for review and approval of Expenditure Officer
Process invoices using 1GX
Maintain accurate physical and electronic records of all invoices/claims
Organize/maintain branch files by creating records using current records management systems
Coordinate master file system to reflect proper record keeping in accordance with the Alberta Government standards and expectations.
Proofing and formatting word documents.
Record tracking in Excel.
Create documents and memos as required.
Copy, scan, fax, file and perform records management of physical and digital documents.
Organize events, coordinate meetings and book rooms as required.
Answer phone calls and emails.

Knowledge

Knowledge of government and department administrative policies, processes, and standards (e.g., ministry style guides, processes related to ARs, financial timelines, records management, hosting policies)
Knowledge of the business priorities of the branch to apply to decision-making and prioritization of activities
Knowledge of the branch programs and services
Awareness of legislation governing Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Personal Information Protection Act (POPA) and how it applies to branch information
Awareness of diverse stakeholder network connected to the branch and current key issues
Advance knowledge of the software tools and automated systems and applications used to carry out responsibilities (i.e. Microsoft Office (Word and Excel); Adobe; relevant web / internet applications, records management)

Skills and Abilities

Skilled in coordinating and prioritizing large volumes of work within short timelines
Interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to communicate with other staff members, clients, and stakeholders, and to supervise the administrative team
Written communication skills to prepare correspondence, presentations, etc. for a range of audiences and follow up on correspondence as necessary
Organization skills to prioritize and monitor multiple ongoing tasks
Time management skills, including ability to prioritize multiple functions effectively
Accurate keyboarding and document formatting skills
Basic research skills to compile information for projects
Ability to make decisions independently while considering the consequences and impact on the Executive Director and branch
Ability to work independently within general instruction; take initiative and follow through with tasks
Keen attention to detail.

Working Hours/location:

This is a Onsite role.

Standard Hours of work are 8:15 to 4:30 with a 1 hr lunch break Alberta time, Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by the province.

Location: 10020 - 100 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

The expectation will be for the resource to work from the office 5 days a Week

Anticipated Interviews dates

Interviews are estimated to be held between Oct 30- Nov 4.

Scoring Methodology:

Financial/Pricing: 10%
Resource Qualifications: 30%
Interview Process: 60%

SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE:

RESUME
TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT STAGE, YOUR RESUME MUST CLEARLY DESCRIBE ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE SPECIFIC JOB OR PROJECT WHERE IT WAS GAINED. SIMPLY COPYING THE QUALIFICATION WITHOUT THIS EXPLANATION WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT.
EACH JOB/PROJECT MUST CONTAIN THE TERM OF THE JOB/PROJECT IN THE FORMAT MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY.
THREE REFERENCES, FOR WHOM SIMILAR WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED, MUST BE PROVIDED. THE MOST RECENT REFERENCE SHOULD BE LISTED FIRST. REFERENCE CHECKS MAY OR MAY NOT BE COMPLETED TO ASSIST WITH SCORING THE PROPOSED RESOURCE.

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Responsibilities

Process and track grant-related action requests, prepare and process invoices, respond to inquiries, and maintain accurate physical and electronic records in accordance with government standards. Provide general administrative support, including document preparation, correspondence, meeting and event coordination, and handling phone calls and emails.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of administrative experience are required, including experience with PDF editing, records and document management, Word document formatting, and Outlook. Preferred qualifications include relevant post-secondary education, Excel and financial transaction experience, SharePoint records management, and experience in a ticket- or email-based work environment.

Skills

Records Management
Document Management
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
SharePoint
Invoice Processing
Financial Data Accuracy
Document Proofreading and Formatting
Action Request Tracking
Written Communication
Task Prioritization
Time Management
Event and Meeting Coordination
Attention to Detail

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Hiring contact email

mounika.karnati@amyantek.com

Keywords

Administrative Support
Government of Alberta
Action Request Tracking System (ARTS)
1GX
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
SharePoint
Records Management
Document Management
Records Life Cycle
Invoice Processing
Financial Transactions
Grant Administration
Document Proofreading
Document Formatting
Physical and Electronic Records
Correspondence
Information Systems
Access to Information Act
Personal Information Protection Act
Meeting Coordination
Event Coordination
Records Retention
Ticket-Based Workflow
Email-Based Workflow

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