Temporary jobs in Canada

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23,249 listings · 3,339 employers Counted Oct 29, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (1,358 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (793 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (717 listings).

Common roles: Retail sales associate, Registered nurse, Practical nurse.

3,223 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	20.00	2,535
CAD / year	69,006.00	297
USD / hour	15.00	49
CAD / month	5,692.25	33

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.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 8% hybrid, 91% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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Desjardins

Administrative Assistant

Montreal, QC, Canada
Complexe Desjardins Montréal, Canada

Full-time

This opening has closed.

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Closing date: Oct 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Temporary 12-month position

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 vice-president. You also provide administrative support to other members of your unit as needed. You help coordinate, plan and prioritize your unit’s management activities. You interact with many different stakeholders. You proactively and independently make decisions and carry out tasks in accordance with your superior’s administrative needs. The ability to communicate effectively and tailor your approach as needed is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to :

Carry out various secretarial activities, including writing, layout, updating, production and linguistic revision of information documents from the various sectors
Carry out various administrative tasks related to internal management (sales follow-up, dashboard, expense account follow-up, inventory and material management, performance evaluations, etc.)
Support the manager in the management and follow-up of his/her agenda, calls, emails and mail
Prepare and attend various meetings, including those of the management committee. Write up the minutes and ensure the follow-up of these meetings
Participate in the logistical organization of various events (team meetings, committees, assemblies, travel, public relations activities, etc.)
Collaborate in the preparation of the annual budget and budget monitoring during the year (analysis and justification of variances).

What we offer*

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

Trade school diploma in a related field
A minimum of three years of relevant experience
Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required

Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning, Plans and aligns, Situational adaptability

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

FCDQ-MTL-SEPB 575 Bureau (00111) (2019-09-30 - )

Job Family

Administration (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-10-2

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Responsibilities

The administrative assistant provides secretarial and administrative support to management, including agenda management, meeting coordination, and document preparation. They also assist with internal management tasks, budget monitoring, and logistical organization for various events.

Requirements

Candidates must have a trade school diploma in a related field and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Proficiency in French is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Skills

Administrative support
Secretarial activities
Writing
Layout
Linguistic revision
Internal management
Agenda management
Meeting coordination
Budget monitoring
Communication
Planning
Prioritization
Decision making
Logistical organization

Benefits

Competitive salary
Annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation
Defined benefit pension plan
Group insurance
Telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses
Reimbursement of telework equipment

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Administrative Assistant
Secretarial Support
Budget Monitoring
Agenda Management
Meeting Minutes
Logistics
Dashboard
Expense Account
Inventory Management
Performance Evaluations
Hybrid Work
Telemedicine
Pension Plan
Annual Bonus
Linguistic Revision
Stakeholder Interaction

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