Administrative assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,905
Employers: 1,039

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $27.41Across 308 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: 12%236 listings
On-site: 87%1,654 listings

Not specified: <1% (8 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (54), 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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CA
Administrative Assistant
CPHR Alberta
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Royal Bank of Canada
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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GOAPRDJP000001047 – Administrative Assistant – Intermediate
S M Software Solutions Inc
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant – Intermediate to support the Government of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative…
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Administrative Assistant, MS
Ricoh USA, Inc.
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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administrative assistant - office
Premier Recycling Ltd.
Timmins, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant | MHSU Admin Services
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 Mental Health Substance Use Admin Services team.
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Payroll, Accounting & Human Resources Administrator
S3 Group Ltd.
Swift Current, SK
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant, Indigenous Initiatives
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
Reporting to the Director, Finance and Administration and supporting the Program Manager, Indigenous Initiatives, the Administrative Assistant, provides confidential, culturally sensitive,…
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UO
Front Desk Administrative Assistant
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
Reporting to the Corporate Services Manager, the Front Desk Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact at the Queenswood facility and represents Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) by…
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Sr. Administrative Assistant
FedEx Canada
Delta, BC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant & Receptionist
BPA
Ottawa, ON · Kanata, ON
- Full-time
As an Administrative Assistant – Reception, you w
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GP
Administrative Assistant IV, Policing Support Services
Grande Prairie Police Service
Grande Prairie, AB
- Full-time
The Grande Prairie Police Service is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and resilient Administrative Assistant IV to join our Operational Support team.
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Administrative Assistant
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Kamloops, BC
- Part-time
The Grocery People (TGP) are hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant onsite for the TGP Warehouse in Kamloops, BC.
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Partner Administrative Assistant, Audit- 18 Month Contract
KPMG
Kingston, ON
- Temporary
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Partner Administrative Assistant/Receptionist- 12 Month Contract
KPMG
Kingston, ON
- Temporary
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CB
Administrative Assistant, Human Resources - Casual
Calgary Board of Education
Calgary, AB
- Other
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NS
Administrative Assistant
NXP Semiconductors
Ottawa, ON · Kanata
- Full-time
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for coordinating and managing the administrative activities of NXP Canada based teams. Working under the supervision of a manager, the assistant…
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Administrative Assistant
WSP in Canada
Markham, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
H&I Enterprises (Vankleek) Ltd
Vankleek Hill, ON
- Full-time
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated individual to join our administrative team!
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WI
Administrative Assistant
WSP in Canada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
WSP in Canada
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
WSP in Canada
Vaughan, ON
- Full-time
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DA
Accounting & Administrative Assistant
Davis Automotive Group
Westlock, AB
- $20 to $25 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Westlock Motors is looking for an Administrative Assistant with accounting experience to join our team! Being one of the first faces customers see when they walk through our doors, the…
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Administrative assistant, Administration
Desjardins
Montreal, QC · Levis, QC
- 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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HM
Administrative Assistant - Reception
Heidelberg Materials
Vancouver, BC
- 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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