Administrative assistant jobs in Canada (2,316 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,316
Employers: 1,164

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $26.93Across 344 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $53,257Across 109 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%7 listings
Hybrid: 13%297 listings
On-site: 87%2,004 listings

Not specified: <1% (8 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (71), City of Saint John (58), MNP (42).

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

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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Battleford, SK
- Full-time
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Swift Current, SK
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
MNP
Saskatoon, SK
- 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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Junior School Administrative Assistant, Academics
Branksome Hall
Toronto, ON
- $50,123 to $62,570 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Baker Tilly Canada
Rocky Mountain House, AB
- Full-time
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll…
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Human Resources Administrator
McGill University
Victoria, BC · James Admin. Bldg.
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Desjardins
Montreal, QC · Complexe Desjardins Montréal
- Full-time
As an administrative assistant, you help carry out administrative activities for your sector. You provide administrative and secretarial support to a director or manager reporting to a…
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Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Montreal, QC
The Administrative Assistant in our Disability Management Services Office (DMSO) in Montreal will be responsible for supporting the team with the day to day administrative functions for…
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Administrative Assistant II
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent, ON · Chatham, ON
- Full-time
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Administrative Assistant II in the Housing Services division.
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Field Administrative Assistant
Go Lime Inc.
Concord, ON
- $21 to $22 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant, Clinical Operations - Surrey Memorial Hospital
Fraser Health
Surrey, BC
- Full-time
We are currently hiring for an Administrative Assistant, Clinical Operations to join our team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C.
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Administrative Assistant, Engineering
FortisBC
Trail, BC
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TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MPE a division of Englobe
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative individual to join our team as a Technical Administrative Assistant. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting our engineering team…
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Administrative Assistant
EnGlobe Corp.
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
- Full-time
Job Description: Provides a wide range of administrative support and
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Administrative Assistant (12 Month Contract)
The Canada Life Assurance Company
London, ON
The Disability Management Services Office (DMSO) is seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Administrative Assistant. A primary responsibility of this position is managing incoming…
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Administrative Assistant (12 Month Contract)
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Winnipeg, MB
The Administrative Support Assistant is responsible for administrative duties for the Disability Management Services Office (DMSO).
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Administrative Assistant - Image Smiles Dental
dentalcorp
Vancouver, BC · Image Smiles Dental
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant 4 - Street Crime Unit (up to two year term)
City of Saint John
Saint John, NB
- Full-time
…Unit, this position is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to all employees of the Street Crime Unit. Must be prepared to work outside of regular working…
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Administrative Assistant 3 - Records
City of Saint John
Saint John, NB
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant - Image Smiles Dental
Dentalcorp
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant (18-month Term)
MNP
Chatham-Kent, ON · Chatham, ON · Tilbury, ON
- Full-time
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Councillor's Administrative Assistant
City of Mississauga
Mississauga, ON
Under the general direction of the Councillor and functional guidance of the Councillor’s Executive Assistant the Administrative Assistant, Ward 3 will carry out the daily duties of the…
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Administrative Assistant
CIBC
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time

AtkinsRéalis

Administrative Assistant

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

Job Description

Overview

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

AtkinsRéalis is proud to announce its participation in the Alto high-speed rail project, connecting Québec City to Toronto, as an experienced partner within the Cadence consortium.

About Cadence

This consortium - comprising CDPQ Infra, AtkinsRéalis, SYSTRA Canada, Keolis Canada, Air Canada, and SNCF Voyageurs - was selected by the Canadian government to develop the project following a rigorous bidding process. Thanks to our expertise, we will ensure optimal performance and seamless service within a modern rail network.

And this is just the beginning! As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate and talented Administrative Assistant to help shape the future of high-speed rail in Canada.

Location - Montréal, QC ( on-site presence is required 5 days per week at the AtkinsRéalis Head Office located at 455 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest).

Your role

Ensure the day-to-day operations of the office run smoothly by maintaining a professional, safe, and efficient work environment.
Coordinate workspace planning, workstation setups, and meeting room requirements to support business needs.
Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, suppliers, and property management partners.
Support employee onboarding, workplace integration, and operational needs for employees and managers.
Oversee office access processes, security procedures, and access card management.
Develop, document, and improve administrative and operational processes to support project growth.
Standardize office practices between Montréal and Toronto and contribute to continuous improvement and governance initiatives.
Organize and coordinate a variety of team and office events.
Provide general administrative support related to office operations.

About you

Proven experience in office coordination or office management within a professional environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and effectively.
Strong commitment to delivering exceptional internal customer service.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written*.

*This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as the clients and/or suppliers you will interact with are primarily English-speaking and located outside Québec

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company, in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our supportive work environment and generous time‑off policies to build a fulfilling career while maintaining balance in your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Additional information

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We offer flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, as well as employee resource groups to support our workforce. We apply an employment equity program and value applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit or Métis), visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and to self-identify during the recruitment process.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant will ensure smooth daily office operations by managing workspace planning, vendor relations, and employee onboarding. They will also oversee security procedures, office access, and contribute to the standardization of administrative processes across locations.

Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience in office coordination or management within a professional environment. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and bilingual communication skills in English and French are required.

Skills

Office coordination
Office management
Administrative support
Vendor management
Supplier management
Employee onboarding
Workplace integration
Security procedures
Access card management
Process improvement
Organizational skills
Problem-solving
Customer service
Bilingualism
Event coordination

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Employee recognition
Flexible benefits
Training and professional development
Supportive work environment
Generous time-off policies

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Keywords

Administrative Assistant
Office Management
Office Coordination
Vendor Relations
Onboarding
Workplace Integration
Security Procedures
Process Improvement
Governance
Event Coordination
High-speed rail
Engineering
Infrastructure
Project Support
Bilingual
Professional Environment

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