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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Technical & Administrative Assistant - NETE
Weir
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…
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Admin Assistant / Front Desk Coordinator (Full-Time)
Open Door Media CA
Kingston, ON
- $22 to $23 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Defence Construction Canada
NS
…Defence. We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Administrative Assistant to support our Halifax…
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Moosomin, SK
Job Description: Provides a wide range of administrative support and coordination of clerical/financial services to a variety
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Bilingual Administrative Assistant
IPH Limited
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
We are seeking a bilingual Administrative Assistant to join our HR team at IPH Canadian Services in Ottawa or Montréal.
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Word/Data Processing Clerk III - Administrative Assistant - The Online Reporting Unit – ECOMD
City of Edmonton
AB
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Administrative Assistant, Neonatology and Pediatric Critical Care - Permanent Full-Time (1.0)
CHEO
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant (Entry Level)
Evertz Microsystems Limited
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, People and Culture - Bilingual (EN/FR)
Miller Thomson
Toronto, ON
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Administrative Assistant - Real Estate Debt
QuadReal Property Group
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
MNP
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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administrative assistant
ARCHITECTURE PANEL Inc.
White Rock, BC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant I - Ophthalmology Office
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
- Part-time
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Administrative Assistant to the Chair
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant, Food & Beverage
MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership)
Toronto, ON · Scotiabank Arena
- Part-time
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Collections Administrative Assistant
MLT Aikins LLP
Bratt's Lake No. 129, SK
- Full-time
Job Title: Collections Administrative Assistant
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Administrative Assistant
Jobright.ai
Canada
- Full-time
Jobright is an AI-powered job search agent that guides and simplifies the job search process. The Administrative Assistant provides organized support for team coordination, records and…
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2627-199 - Administrative Assistant (OA13) - A'Paqt Project - Strait Area Campus - Designated
Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC
Port Hawkesbury, NS
- Temporary
Administrative Assistant 3 (OA13) - A'Paqt Project
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Administrative Assistant - Real Estate Debt
QuadReal Property Group
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant/Kettle Coordinator
The Salvation Army in Canada
Parksville, BC
- Part-time
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Administrative Assistant
FedEx Canada
Windsor, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant/Kettle Coordinator
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
Parksville, BC · Mount Arrowsmith Corps - Office
- Part-time
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Education Program and Admin Assistant
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
- $48,448.4 to $66,266.2 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant - Disability and Delinquency
Carpenters’ Regional Council
Woodbridge, ON
- Full-time
Job Title: Administrative Assistant - Disability and Delinquency
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Word/Data Processing Clerk III - Administrative Assistant – ECOMD
City of Edmonton
AB
Provide direct administrative and executive support as required.

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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