Administrative assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,906
Employers: 1,039

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: 12%236 listings
On-site: 87%1,655 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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Clinical Administrative Assistant
Sherwood Park Primary Care Network
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
- $20.19 to $26.59 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Sherwood Park-Strathcona County Primary Care Network (SPPCN) is seeking a Clinical Administrative Assistant to join our clinical administration team. This role supports the effective and…
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Administrative Assistant - 1 year contract position
YWCA Durham
Oshawa, ON
- Full-time
The incumbent provides effective executive, customer and program support to the Administrative Department and external customers/contacts.
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Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
Donysh inc.
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
We’re Hiring! Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
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Senior Administrative Assistant
IG Wealth Management
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
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187-26-4 Administrative Assistant - Senior Support Hub
Six Nations
Ohsweken, ON
- Full-time
Administrative Assistant, Senior Support Hub – 187-26-4
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Administrative Assistant II, Clinical Intake, Provincial Preschool Autism Services
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Halifax, NS
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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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Human Resources Administrator, Volunteer Coordination
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC)
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
- $50,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant, Regional Office Gatineau
Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)
Gatineau, QC
- Full-time
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Adjointe Administrative | Administrative Assistant
Aston Carter
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC · St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, QC
- $29 to $34 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Administrative Assistant
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
Ottawa, ON
- $44,320 to $49,860 CAD / year
Reports to: Executive Support and Administrative Services Manager
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Human Resources Administrator
Wasauksing
Parry Sound, ON
- Full-time
…Resources Manager, the Human Resource Administrator provides administrative support as it relates to recruitment, staffing and human resources activities for Wasauksing First Nation. This…
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Administrative Assistant
Air Canada
Dorval, QC
- Full-time
Reporting to the Managing Director, Cargo Operations and Transformation, the Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Managing Director, Cargo Operation and Transformation, as…
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Administrative Assistant [Receptionist]
Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Thunder Bay, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant (m/f/x)
catchHR Jobs
Welland, ON
- Full-time
We aim to streamline corporate processes through precise administrative support and proactive coordination to ensure long-term operational success for our partners and teams.
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Administrative Assistant (m/f/x)
catchHR Jobs
Welland, ON
- Full-time
We aim to streamline corporate processes through precise administrative support and proactive coordination to ensure long-term operational success for our partners and teams.
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Adjointe Administrative | Administrative Assistant
Aston Carter
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC · St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, QC
- Contract
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administrative assistant
eDecree
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant - The Pavilion Apts.
Monroe Group Ltd.
Pavilion 1, BC
- Full-time
Monroe Group is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team!
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Administrative Assistant, Senior Leaders Std
Provincial Health Services Authority
Abbotsford, BC
- Full-time
The Administrative Assistant provides complex confidential administrative and secretarial support to the designated Senior Leader(s) and assists with the activities of multi
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Administrative Assistant, Senior Leaders Std
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The Administrative Assistant provides complex confidential administrative and secretarial support to the designated Senior Leader(s) and assists with the activities of multi
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Administrative Assistant (WSGV)
Peace Over Violence
MB · Back, MB
- Internship
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Administrative Assistant
Janking
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Receptionist & Administrative Assistant
Gaia
Vaughan, ON
- $19 USD / hour
- Full-time
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MG
Administrative Assistant
MRSB Group
Charlottetown, PE
- Full-time
Career Opportunity – Administrative Assistant

Desjardins

Administrative assistant, Administration

Montreal, QC, Canada
Levis, 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

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 a director or manager, including agenda management, meeting coordination, and document preparation. They also assist with internal management tasks such as budget monitoring, inventory management, and sales follow-up.

Requirements

Candidates must possess 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 for this role.

Skills

Administrative support
Secretarial support
Agenda management
Meeting coordination
Budget preparation
Budget monitoring
Linguistic revision
Document writing
Inventory management
Performance evaluations
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
Telework equipment

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Administrative Assistant
Secretarial
Agenda Management
Budgeting
Logistics
Reporting
Inventory Management
Performance Evaluation
Hybrid Work
Telemedicine
Pension Plan
Linguistic Revision
Management Committee
Administrative Activities
Stakeholder Interaction

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