Administrative assistant jobs in Canada (2,336 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,336
Employers: 1,165

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $26.89Across 346 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $53,227Across 110 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%7 listings
Hybrid: 13%300 listings
On-site: 87%2,021 listings

Not specified: <1% (8 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (71), City of Saint John (61), MNP (42).

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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Co-op, Administrative Assistant [ Winter 2027]
Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Windsor, ON
- Temporary
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Co-op, Administrative Assistant [ Winter 2027]
Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Markham, ON
- Temporary
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Co-op, Administrative Assistant [ Winter 2027]
Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Mississauga, ON
- Temporary
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Co-op, Administrative Assistant [ Winter 2027]
Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Oakville, ON
- Temporary
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Co-op, Administrative Assistant [ Winter 2027]
Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Waterloo, ON
- Temporary
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Administrative Assistant
Sedgwick
AB · CAN-Edmonton
- Full-time
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide administrative support, including preparing correspondence and reports, filing, and other general
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Administrative Assistant, Human Resources (Temporary)
Elk Valley Resources
Elkford, BC
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Administrative Assistant
Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Fellowship and Bursary Administrative Assistant
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant III
City of Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie, AB
- Full-time
Our Fleet Management Department is looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant III to join the team.
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Administrative Assistant (Evergreen)
Raymond James
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant III
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant, Supply Chain Management
WSP in Canada
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant - Tanger Outlets Cookstown
RioCan
Innisfil, ON
- Full-time
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, 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) a
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Admin Assistant City Manager’s Office
City of Delta
Vancouver, BC · City Hall, British Columbia
- Full-time
The City of Delta has an exciting opportunity for a Regular Full-Time Admin Assistant in the City Manager’s Office. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized and resourceful…
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Administrative Assistant
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories LTD
Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
…support important research and customer projects? If so, our Administrative Assistant opportunity may be the role for you! Apply…
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Sterilization/Administrative Assistant - Grasslands Dental Care
dentalcorp
Kamloops, BC · Grasslands Dental Care
- Full-time
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
Job Description: Provides a wide range of administrative support and coordination of clerical/financial services to a variety of
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Administrative Assistant-Bilingual
CIBC
Quebec, QC · Ste.-Foy, QC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
IMT Group
Ingersoll, ON
- $54,500 to $75,300 CAD / year
- Full-time
Elevate your expertise with IMT Precision! We are recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to join our team and contribute to the delivery of essential manufacturing solutions with…
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Bilingual Administrative Assistant - Professional Journey Office
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant - Professional Journey Office
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Insight Global
Toronto, ON
- $20 to $22 CAD / hour
- Contract
Insight Global is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join one of Canada's top banking institutions for a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will reconcile documents coming into…
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Administrative Assistant III
Robertson & Company Ltd.
Quebec, QC
- Contract
Prime Hires is seeking a skilled Administrative Assistant III to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.

Desjardins

Administrative Assistant

Montreal, QC, Canada
Complexe Desjardins Montréal, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 11, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Temporary 6-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
Advanced proficiency in French, both spoken and written
Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Plans and aligns, Situational adaptability, Tech savvy

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)

Job Family

Administration (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-11-10

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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 such as budget monitoring, inventory control, and sales follow-up.

Requirements

Candidates must have a trade school diploma in a related field and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Advanced proficiency in French and intermediate-advanced proficiency in English are required.

Skills

Administrative support
Secretarial support
Agenda management
Meeting coordination
Budget monitoring
Document writing
Linguistic revision
Inventory management
Performance evaluation support
Communication
Planning
Prioritization
Tech savvy
Interpersonal savvy
Customer focus
Adaptability

Benefits

Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Flexible vacation
Defined benefit pension plan
Group insurance
Telemedicine
Health and wellness expense reimbursement
Telework equipment reimbursement

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Administrative Assistant
Secretarial
Budgeting
Agenda Management
Meeting Minutes
Logistics
Performance Evaluation
Inventory Management
Linguistic Revision
Hybrid Work
Telework
Dashboard
Expense Account
Public Relations
Administrative Support
Communication
Planning
Tech Savvy
Customer Focus
Adaptability

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