Find work in Canada.

512,058 jobs across our Canadian network. How we count

Jobs in Canada

25+ jobs

Email me new jobs Save this search

Added 4 mins ago
FC
Ops Agent Admin
FedEx Canada
SK · Corman Park, SK
- Part-time
Supports station/call centre operations and management in all aspects of business and office procedures including liaison with internal and external customers, suppliers and employees.…
Added 34 mins ago
GW
Financial Analyst
Gowling WLG
Vancouver, BC
- $60,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
The Financial Analyst, Tax & Partner Admin plays a vital role in supporting the firm's tax compliance, partner administration, and regulatory reporting activities. Working closely with the…
Added 2 hours ago
U
Air Admin Assistant
UPS
Richmond, BC
- Part-time
…and handling small scale projects. Employee performs general office duties including word processing, data entry, auditing documents, answering phones, distributing mail, reserving…
Added 2 hours ago
U
Air Admin Assistant
UPS
Richmond, BC
- Part-time
…and handling small scale projects. Employee performs general office duties including word processing, data entry, auditing documents, answering phones, distributing mail, reserving…
Added 2 hours ago
Health Unit Aide
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC · New Westminster, BC
Under the general supervision of the Admin Supervisor, the Health Unit Aide assists Public Health Unit Teams in a variety of support and service areas such as vaccine management, inventory…
Added 2 hours ago
Health Unit Aide
Fraser Health
Delta, BC · White Rock, BC
Under the general supervision of the Admin Supervisor, the Health Unit Aide assists Public Health Unit Teams in a variety of support and service areas such as vaccine management, inventory…
Added 4 hours ago
NS
2627-215 - Business Analytics Developer (CL3) - Central Office
Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Business Analytics Team members, Office of Learning and Transformation and Digital Innovation & Technology personnel and with business…
Added 5 hours ago
CE
Organizational Lead - Communications
Compass Early Learning and Care
Peterborough, ON · Administration office
- Full-time
Organizational Lead - CommunicationsCompass ELC Location: Administration Office – Peterborough, Ontario
Added 7 hours ago
CP
Admin Supervisor
Cheswold Park Hospital
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
Administrative Supervisor Office-Based (Calderdale)
Added 7 hours ago
VC
Program Assistant (Office Admin), Older Adult Mental Health and Substance Use
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
- $26.42 to $28.25 CAD / hour
- Temporary
Come work as a Program Assistant (Office Admin) on the Older Adult Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) team with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Apply now join today!
Added 7 hours ago
A
Sales Administrative Assistant/Receptionist- Rose City Ford
AutoCanada
Windsor, ON
- $41,000 to $45,000 CAD / year
- Other
In this position, the Sales Admin Coordinator/Receptionist will be responsible for assisting the sales managers with day-to-day administrative duties. In addition, this position will be the…
Added 7 hours ago
ES
Desktop Senior Engineer
Epsilon Solutions Ltd.
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Added 8 hours ago
CE
Field Admin – Slave Lake, Alberta
Canadian Energy Insight Inc.
Slave Lake, AB
- Full-time
…with Foremen, Production Technologists, Field Operators and office personnel. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced…
Added 8 hours ago
AI
Desktop Support Engineer (French)
Apptoza Inc.
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Added 8 hours ago
RI
Project Coordinator & Workforce Administrator - Financial Services
Rose International
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Familiarity with office logistics, visitor management, compliance tracking, software license renewals, and access governance.
Added 8 hours ago
TR
Receptionist
Teck Resources Limited
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver, BC
- $49,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.
Added 8 hours ago
FN
Administrator II--Bilingual
First National Financial LP
Toronto, ON · East York, ON
- Full-time
Process various requests received by fax, mail and/or email and via Chat from clients (i.e. admin requests, submit manual tickets, answer tax inquiries, etc)
Added 8 hours ago
EC
Profit Centre Admin
EMCO Corporation
Calgary, AB
- From $18 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
Added 8 hours ago
AI
Desktop Support Engineer
Apptoza Inc.
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Added 8 hours ago
SS
Senior Desktop Engineer
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting
Montreal, QC
- $110,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Added 8 hours ago
Warehouse Manager
ALS
Timmins, ON · CAN - ON - Timmins
…reject storage, inventory, and shipping & receiving operations, admin and workorder entry. This position is also responsible for utilizing correct methods in accordance with established…
Added 9 hours ago
A
Senior Analyst, Fund Reporting
Aviso
Toronto, ON
- $83,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Bachelor's degree or college diploma required, commerce or business admin preferred
Added 9 hours ago
BC
Admin Assistant (Cat 4) - Corporate & Regulatory Legal Services
BC College of Nurses and Midwives
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid, Vancouver B.C. (a minimum 2 days in office)
Added 9 hours ago
D
Senior Revenue Operations Manager (Remote Canada)
Directive
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
Advanced Salesforce admin skills (validation rules, Flows, formula fields, custom objects, reports and dashboards, Data Loader) and deep HubSpot experience (workflows, lists, properties,…
Added 9 hours ago
D
Senior Marketing Operations Manager (Remote Canada)
Directive
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
Advanced Salesforce admin skills (validation rules, Flows, formula fields, custom objects, reports and dashboards, Data Loader) and deep HubSpot experience (workflows, lists, properties,…

Cando Rail & Terminals

HR Administrative Assistant

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 8, 2026
Experience: 1-3 years of administrative experience, preferably within Human Resources, Payroll, Recruitment, or a related business function.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

The HR Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources and Payroll teams and plays an important role in supporting day-to-day HR operations If you enjoy working within a team, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 80 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
Award Winning Safety Culture
Employee Ownership Program
Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Job Description

The HR Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources and Payroll teams and plays an important role in supporting day-to-day HR operations. This position assists with a variety of functions, including employee documentation, payroll administration, recruitment, onboarding, HR forms and systems, internal communications, and general employee inquires. The HR Administrative Assistant will work closely with the People team to ensure information is accurate, organized, and up to date while providing timely and professional support to employees across the organization.

Role & Responsibilities

Maintain and organize HR and Payroll filing and documentation, including D&A records.
Prepare, process, and maintain position and wage status change forms.
Process and track HR/Payroll-related invoices.
Order and maintain HR and Payroll supplies and materials, including onboarding packages and other employee documentation.
Coordinate and organize Leadership Development Program (LDP) administrative activities.
Maintain and manage HR and Payroll forms, ensuring documents are current and accessible.
Provide general administrative support to the HR and Payroll teams, including support through Effortless Admin.
Maintain and update HR/Payroll information, forms, and resources on the company intranet.
Monitor and manage the general HR/Payroll inbox, responding to inquiries and directing requests to the appropriate team member.
Complete and maintain driver’s licence (DL) checks and related documentation.
Coordinate and prepare the HR/Payroll newsletter.
Coordinate annual payroll updates, including TD1 forms, payroll calendars, and other year-end/new-year documentation.
Support recruitment activities, including candidate pre-screening.
Provide administrative support for HR-related marketing and communications.
Assist with business development wage information and wage-related requests.
Support and maintain information and processes within People Assist.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when preparing, reviewing, filing, and maintaining HR and payroll documentation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to respond professionally to employee and internal inquiries.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee, HR, and payroll information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with HR, Payroll, Recruitment, managers, employees, and other departments.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, follow through on assigned tasks, and identify when matters should be escalated.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn HRIS and other business software.
Strong record-keeping and document management skills, with the ability to maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical files.
Ability to support recruitment and onboarding activities, including candidate pre-screening, documentation, and administrative coordination.
Ability to prepare and coordinate professional internal communications, newsletters, forms, and intranet updates.
Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to provide timely, helpful, and professional support to employees.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Education & Experience

Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field is considered an asset.
1-3 years of administrative experience, preferably within Human Resources, Payroll, Recruitment, or a related business function.
Previous experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and new-hire processes is considered an asset.
Experience maintaining employee records, forms, and other HR or payroll documentation is considered an asset.
Experience handling sensitive and confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.
Previous experience working with an HRIS, payroll system, or other employee-management software is considered an asset.
Experience within the rail, construction, industrial, or a similar industry is considered an asset.

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.

Apply About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Human Resources and Payroll teams, maintaining employee documentation, forms, records, and related information. Support payroll administration, recruitment and onboarding, internal communications, employee inquiries, and other day-to-day HR operations.

Requirements

The role calls for strong organizational, communication, record-keeping, and customer-service skills, discretion with confidential information, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. One to three years of administrative experience is preferred; post-secondary study in human resources, business administration, office administration, or a related field is an asset.

Skills

Organization
Administrative Support
Attention to Detail
Written and Verbal Communication
Confidentiality
Interpersonal Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Record-Keeping
Document Management
Recruitment Support
Onboarding
Internal Communications
Customer Service
Time Management

Benefits

Work-Life Balance With Fixed Schedules
Technical and Leadership Training Programs
Award-Winning Safety Culture
Employee Ownership Program
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Health and Dental Benefits

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Human Resources
Payroll Administration
Employee Documentation
Position and Wage Status Changes
Invoice Processing
Recruitment
Candidate Pre-Screening
Onboarding
Employee Records
HR Forms
HRIS
Payroll Systems
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Intranet
Internal Communications
Newsletter Coordination
Driver's Licence Checks
TD1 Forms
People Assist
Effortless Admin
Confidential Information
Rail Transportation

Report this job