Administrative assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,080
Employers: 1,084

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $27.36Across 315 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $53,959Across 92 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%7 listings
Hybrid: 12%254 listings
On-site: 87%1,811 listings

Not specified: <1% (8 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (61), City of Saint John (46), MNP (39).

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
Deepak1.ca
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Bilingual Administrative Assistant, MT Academy
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant IV – Faculty of Science Advising Centre (Bargaining Unit 179)
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant & Front Desk Receptionist
WD SWIM
Richmond Hill, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant #26-26
North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS)
Timmins, ON
- $45,073 to $53,691 CAD / year
- Full-time
As a member of the Clerical team, the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and clerical support services to the Agency and its programs. Your primary responsibilities will…
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Administrative Assistant
MNP
Winnipeg, MB
- 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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Administrative Assistant
MNP
Vancouver, BC
- 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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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Nipawin, SK
- Full-time
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Lloydminster, SK
- Part-time
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
- Full-time
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Bilingual Administrative Assistant, MT Academy
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant/Project Coordinator
SGS
Burlington, ON
- Contract
The Admin / Junior Project Coordinator provides administrative, documentation, and project coordination support to the Burlington office and technical team. The rol
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
- Part-time
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Human Resources Administrator
Utilities Kingston
Kingston, ON
- $64,897.82 to $87,741.68 CAD / year
- Contract
The Human Resources Administrator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate, timely and confidential administration of…
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Administrative Assistant
Charger Logistics Inc.
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
- Part-time
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Administrative Assistant/Project Coordinator
SGS
Burlington, ON
- Contract
The Admin / Junior Project Coordinator provides administrative, documentation, and project coordination support to the Burlington office and technical team. The role supports inspectors
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Marketing Administrative Assistant
Modern Muse Media
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Contract
We’re seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to support leadership and coordinate day-to-day administrative and marketing work. This person will help keep projects,…
Added 18 days ago
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Administrative Assistant to the Manager, Logistics
Regional Municipality of Peel
Canada
- Other
Are you a highly organized administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
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Administrative Assistant
Desjardins
Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC · Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
- 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 - Operations
Vancouver Airport Authority
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We have a full-time, permanent opportunity for an Administrative Assistant in the Operations Department. Reporting to the Director, Operational Excellence and Improvement, this role will be…
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Estevan, SK
Job Description: Provides a wide range of administrative support and coordination of clerical/financial services to a variety of department(s) and/or program(s) and/or facility
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S26023 Administrative Assistant - Westminster
Lethbridge School Division
Lethbridge, AB
- Full-time
We are excited to have a Administrative Assistant opportunity available commencing November 25, 2026.
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#26-36 Administrative Assistant
North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS)
Kapuskasing, ON
- Contract
As a member of the Clerical team, the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and clerical support services to the Agency and its programs. Your primary responsibilities will…
Added 18 days ago
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S26023 Administrative Assistant - Westminster
Lethbridge School Division
Lethbridge, AB
- Full-time
We are excited to have a Administrative Assistant opportunity available commencing November 25, 2026.

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Administrative Assistant

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

$30 to $33 CAD / hour · Contract

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Job details

Pay: $30 to $33 CAD / hour
Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 15, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

Administrative Assistant – Intermediate

Location: Edmonton, AB (Onsite)

Contract: 1 year

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM (1-hour lunch)

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, clerical, and client service support. The ideal candidate has strong document formatting, proofreading, data entry, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to phone and email inquiries, providing accurate and professional information.
Review, proofread, and format documents for accuracy and completeness.
Process applications, review supporting documentation, and maintain accurate records.
Enter, update, and verify information in internal databases and tracking systems.
Organize electronic and paper files, scan documents, and prepare correspondence.
Assist clients with forms, applications, and document submissions.
Identify missing information or discrepancies and follow up as needed.
Support team members with administrative tasks, process improvements, and other duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar administrative role.
Minimum 3 years of experience proofreading and formatting Word documents in a professional setting.
Minimum 3 years of accurate data entry or data processing experience.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
Post-secondary education in Office Administration or a related field.
Experience reviewing and analyzing documents.
Experience responding to phone and email inquiries in a call centre or customer service environment.

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Responsibilities

Respond to client inquiries and assist with forms, applications, and document submissions. Review and format documents, process applications, maintain records and databases, organize files, and support the team with administrative tasks.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of experience in a similar administrative role, including proofreading and formatting Word documents and accurate data entry or processing. Post-secondary education in Office Administration or a related field, document review experience, and customer service or call centre experience are also specified.

Skills

Document Formatting
Proofreading
Data Entry
Data Processing
Customer Service
Phone and Email Communication
Document Review
Application Processing
Recordkeeping
Database Management
File Organization
Correspondence Preparation
Attention to Detail
Organization
Time Management
Process Improvement

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Keywords

Administrative Support
Clerical Support
Client Service
Microsoft Word
Document Formatting
Proofreading
Data Entry
Data Processing
Application Processing
Supporting Documentation
Recordkeeping
Internal Databases
Tracking Systems
Electronic Files
Paper Files
Scanning
Correspondence
Phone Inquiries
Email Inquiries
Customer Service
Call Centre
Document Review
Document Analysis
Process Improvement
Office Administration

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