Administrative assistant jobs in Canada (2,247 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,247
Employers: 1,140

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $26.99Across 341 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $53,271Across 107 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%7 listings
Hybrid: 13%289 listings
On-site: 86%1,943 listings

Not specified: <1% (8 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (69), City of Saint John (55), MNP (41).

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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MC
Faculty Administrative Assistant
MaKami College
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly…
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Part-time Administrative Assistant
Dog World
Carp, ON
- From $20 CAD / hour
- Part-time
- On-site
Job Overview* We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized part-time Office Assistant to join our busy kennel. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support and customer…
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DE
Administrative assistant
DT Electrical Contractors
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
- $25 to $35 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Contract
- On-site
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Administrative Assistant
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
Toronto, ON
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Administrative Assistant (Entry Level)
evertz.io
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
Interior Health Authority
Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Administrative Assistant to provide confidential administrative support functions to the Clinical Quality/Professional Practice - Pharmacy…
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Confidential Administrative Assistant
FortisBC
Prince George, BC
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Administrative Assistant
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.
St. Albert, AB
- Part-time
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Administrative Assistant to work out of our St. Albert location. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing…
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MC
Administrative assistant
Metalworks Canada Ltd.
Calgary, AB
- $42,000 to $45,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- On-site
Are you looking to work for a great company? Then look no further! We have an opening for a full-time Administrative Assistant in our very fast-paced office to start _immediately_. You…
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Partner Administrative Assistant, Deals Advisory
KPMG
ON · Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time
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Administrative assistant
Innovative Response Marketing Inc.
Mississauga, ON
- $20 to $21 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Administrative Assistant, WeConnect
Community Care Durham
Whitby, ON
- From $39,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- On-site
Administrative Assistant, WeConnect* *Full-Time* *Join Us in Supporting People, Strengthening Community* At Community Care Durham (CCD), coordinated networks of volunteers and…
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Human Resources Administrator (4 Month Contract)
North American Rail Solutions
Caledon, ON
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MP
Human resources administrator
Merlin plastics
New Westminster, BC
- $22 to $24 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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CO
Administrative Assistant III
City of Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie, AB
- Temporary
Our Recreation Department is looking for a Casual Administrative Assistant III to join the team.
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Administrative Assistant
Raymond James Ltd.
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
The primary role of the Administrative Assistant is to support a team of financial advisors to ensure that the team’s administrative
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Faculty Administrative Assistant, Research and Administrative Services
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
The Research & Administrative Services in the Faculty of Science is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term Faculty Administrative Assistant for approximately 6 months.
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UB
administrative assistant
Uppal Building Supplies
Prince George, BC
- Full-time
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Human Resources Administrator
Harbourfront Wealth Management
Vancouver, BC
- $55,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant - Human Resources Term
Ottawa Catholic School Board
Ottawa, ON
- Contract
The OCSB is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant - Human Resources . The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our .
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Administrative Assistant, Sustainable Energies Group (6-month contract)
CPP Investments | Investissements RPC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Raymond James
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
The primary role of the Administrative Assistant is to support a team of financial advisors to ensure that the team’s administrative
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Administrative Assistant (Entry Level)
Evertz
Burlington, ON
- Full-time
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 II - Human Resources Department - Education Centre
Rocky View Schools
Airdrie, AB
- Full-time
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Technical & Administrative Assistant - NETE
Weir Minerals
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
Weir Marine Engineering is currently looking for a Technical & Administrative Assistant for the naval Combat and Control Systems (CCS) section. This permanent position based in Dartmouth…

Defence Construction Canada

Administrative Assistant

NS, Canada

$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage

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Job details

Pay: $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Original job description

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our Halifax team!

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a dynamic and fast-paced Crown corporation whose clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Administrative Assistant to support our Halifax site.

The Administrative Assistant coordinates and carries out administrative activities for employees at all levels of the business unit. The incumbent provides high-quality, timely, efficient and effective services, including entering and reporting data, and carrying out document and records management. The incumbent also coordinates the preparation of human resources documentation.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary

Provide daily administrative and operational support to employees at all levels of the business unit
Coordinate and provide administrative support and guidance to new administrative assistants to ensure consistency of business unit or service line requirements
Carry out quality control of data entry (e.g. monthly expenses, timesheet reporting, accounts payable, service billing)
Enter data related to service line transactions and activities in enterprise resource planning system (e.g. budget tracking, time entry, procurement, contract administration)
Track budgets for service level agreements and training and development
Process account payables and vendor payments, ensure proper financial coding, obtain delegated signatures and enter data in enterprise resource planning system
Prepare year-end financials, set up files and databases for new fiscal year, archive files

Other

Take and prepare minutes of monthly meetings
Prepare purchase orders (e.g. for office supplies, furniture, service contracts)
Perform receptionist duties and act as backup for other administrative employees, as required
Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

Administrative best practices
Accounting principles
Intermediate MS Office expertise
Records management

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

Minimum: college diploma in business or office administration or related field with three years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
Preferred: minimum requirements and general accounting courses and/or basic accounting experience

Abilities

Use applicable computer software and operating systems
Manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Demonstrate attention to detail

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Provide functional advice and guidance to employees
Occasionally coordinate work of other administrative staff in business unit

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment with occasional travel

Check out your benefits
Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement - and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.

Your package includes:

Health and Wellness

100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage
Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family

Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement

Public-service pension
Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with enhanced travel benefits coverage

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Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant provides daily operational support, including data entry, records management, and financial processing for the business unit. They also coordinate administrative activities, prepare human resources documentation, and assist with meeting minutes and office procurement.

Requirements

Candidates must have a college diploma in business or office administration with at least three years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of accounting principles are required for this role.

Skills

Administrative support
Data entry
Records management
Accounting principles
MS Office
Budget tracking
Procurement
Contract administration
Accounts payable
Financial coding
Minute taking
Purchase orders
Receptionist duties
Time management
Attention to detail

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Sick leave
Wellness allowance
Mental health services coverage
Paramedical coverage
Virtual health care
Health care spending account
Life insurance
Accidental death insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Employee and family assistance program
Maternity and parental leave top-up
Flexible workplace options
Public-service pension
Vacation plan
Travel benefits

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Administrative Assistant
Crown corporation
Data entry
Records management
Accounts payable
Budget tracking
Procurement
Contract administration
Financial reporting
MS Office
Office administration
Accounting principles
Human resources
Purchase orders
Receptionist
Enterprise resource planning
Time entry
Service billing
Business unit support
Quality control

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