Administrative assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,869
Employers: 1,024

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: 13%234 listings
On-site: 87%1,621 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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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
Added 15 days ago
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…
Added 15 days ago
WI
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!
Added 15 days ago
WI
Administrative Assistant
WSP in Canada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Added 15 days ago
WI
Administrative Assistant
WSP in Canada
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
Added 15 days ago
WI
Administrative Assistant
WSP in Canada
Vaughan, ON
- Full-time
Added 15 days ago
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…
Added 15 days ago
HM
Administrative Assistant - Reception
Heidelberg Materials
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant - 1 FT
SIGA
Swift Current, SK
- Full-time
This position focuses on organizational excellence, by providing meticulous and pro-active administrative support to a wide variety of departmental functions.
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Administrative assistant, Administration
Desjardins
Montreal, 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…
Added 15 days ago
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
North Battleford, SK
- Full-time
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CH
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…
Added 16 days ago
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.
Added 16 days ago
SD
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…
Added 16 days ago
RP
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…
Added 16 days ago
FL
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…
Added 16 days ago
Administrative Assistant
WSP
Thornhill, ON
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Administrative Assistant
WSP
AB · Edmonton, AB

Desjardins

Administrative assistant, Administration

Montreal, QC, 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 of French, both written and spoken

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

2026-10-20

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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 sales follow-up, budget monitoring, and logistical organization of events.

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, both written and spoken, is required.

Skills

Administrative support
Secretarial activities
Agenda management
Meeting coordination
Budget monitoring
Linguistic revision
Communication
Action oriented
Customer focus
Interpersonal savvy
Nimble learning
Planning and aligning
Situational adaptability
Tech savvy

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 support
Agenda management
Budget monitoring
Linguistic revision
Performance evaluations
Logistics
Public relations
Hybrid work
Telemedicine
Pension plan
Dashboard
Expense account follow-up
Inventory management
Management committee

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