Administrative assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,854
Employers: 1,023

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $27.38Across 309 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $53,262Across 84 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%7 listings
Hybrid: 13%233 listings
On-site: 87%1,607 listings

Not specified: <1% (7 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (49), S M Software Solutions Inc (37), KPMG (35).

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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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
North Battleford, SK
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant (Noblesville)
Community Health Network
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the assigned area and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
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Administrative Assistant
RBC
Laval, QC
- Full-time
Support the VP in the day-to-day operations of the market by performing administrative tasks, including organizing and managing: correspondence, diary, reports and market desk. Tasks are…
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PS
Administrative Assistant @ Central Collegiate
Prairie South School Division #210
Moose Jaw, SK
- Full-time
Duties: The Administrative Assistant provides a variety of general administrative and clerical services in the main office in the school.
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CG26-32 Administrative Assistant
School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain)
Golden, BC
- Temporary
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the reception, clerical, secretarial and record keeping work of considerable variety and complexity in the operation of a school office. This…
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Receptionist / Admin Assistant
RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC.
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Our client is seeking a Receptionist / Admin Assistant to support daily office operations, customer communication, and project coordination within a fast-paced environment. This role is…
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Part Time Legal and Administrative Assistant
Falcone Law
Vaughan, ON
- Part-time
…We are looking for a reliable, organized and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Vaughan office on a part-time basis, with the potential to grow into a full-time…
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Administrative Assistant
WSP
Thornhill, ON
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Administrative Assistant
WSP
AB · Edmonton, AB
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Administrative assistant, Administration
Desjardins
Montreal, QC · Complexe Desjardins Montréal
- Full-time
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…
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Administrative Secretary
Health Sciences North
Sudbury, ON
Provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the Quality and Patient Safety Program Director to en
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Administrative Secretary
Health Sciences North
Sudbury, ON
Provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the Quality and Patient Safet
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Administrative Assistant- 12 months contract
KPMG
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
We are looking for a dynamic and professional individual to fill the position of Administrative Assistant and Receptionist for our Laval office. The incumbent will work in collab
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Administrative Assistant
Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq
NS · Membertou, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative, clerical, communications, scheduling, and office support to UNSM’s Health Branch. This position will help ensure the efficient…
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Administrative Assistant, MS
Ricoh
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting workplace space planning operations, workstation allocation, furniture inventory, vendor coordination, and office moves. This role…
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MW
Administrative Assistant
Manulife Wealth
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
I'm looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant to join my wealth management team at Manulife Wealth.
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Administrative Assistant
Square Yards
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Square Yards is currently hiring a Jr Deals Administrator. The position's primary duties include managing the front desk and performing other administrative tasks.
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Human Resources Administrator
Multimatic
Concord, ON · Multimatic Anton
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant (EHS)
Linamar Corporation
Guelph, ON
- Full-time
Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Environmental Health & Safety
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
MNP
Timmins, ON
- Full-time
Make an impact with our Administration team as an Administrative Assistant. This diverse team of professionals directly contributes to the success of the firm by supporting internal and…
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Administrative Assistant & Front Desk Receptionist
WD Swim
Richmond Hill, ON
- Full-time
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Caretaker Supervisor - Administrative Assistant 3 (AESES)
Recreation Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
CIBC
London, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
CIBC
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time

Desjardins

Administrative assistant, Administration

Montreal, QC, Canada
Complexe Desjardins Montréal, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 13, 2026

Original job description

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 knowledge 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, 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)

Job Family

Administration (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-10-15

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Responsibilities

The administrative assistant provides secretarial and administrative support to a director or manager, 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 possess a trade school diploma in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience. Advanced proficiency in French and intermediate knowledge of English are required for the role.

Skills

Administrative support
Secretarial support
Agenda management
Meeting coordination
Budget monitoring
Document writing
Linguistic revision
Inventory management
Performance evaluations
Communication
Planning
Prioritization
Decision making
Logistical organization
Customer focus
Situational adaptability

Benefits

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

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Administrative Assistant
Secretarial
Budgeting
Agenda Management
Logistics
Reporting
Dashboard
Expense Management
Inventory Management
Performance Evaluation
Hybrid Work
Telemedicine
Pension Plan
Administration
Communication
Planning
Coordination
Stakeholder Management
Linguistic Revision
Document Layout

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