Administrative assistant jobs in Canada (2,321 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,321
Employers: 1,164

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $26.93Across 344 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $53,257Across 109 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%7 listings
Hybrid: 13%298 listings
On-site: 87%2,008 listings

Not specified: <1% (8 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (71), City of Saint John (59), 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

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Administrative Assistant- Corporate Services and Communications
Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools
Okotoks, AB
- Full-time
…families. We are seeking a highly organized and professional Administrative Assistant – Corporate Services and Communications to provide comprehensive administrative, technical, and…
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Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
SK · SK, Canada
- Full-time
Job Description: The Administrative Assistant is directly accountable to the Executiv
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Administrative Assistant - Mandarin Speaking (12 month Contract)
CIBC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Administrative Assistant- Private Wealth Management
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Administrative Assistant 3 - Front Desk
City of Saint John
Saint John, NB
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant, Human Resources (Temporary)
Elk Valley Resources
Elkford, BC
- Full-time
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Co-op, Administrative Assistant [ Winter 2027]
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Windsor, 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
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- 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
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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
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- Full-time
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Elk Valley Resources

Administrative Assistant, Human Resources (Temporary)

Elkford, BC, Canada

Salary: $59 ,000 CAD/year

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Job details

Pay: Salary: $59 ,000 CAD/year
Apply by: Nov 20, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: November 20th, 2026

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Human Resources, the Administrative Assistant, Human Resources is responsible for providing support to the Human Resources (HR) department on site.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Someone who is a motivated self-starter, work well with a team, and professionally manage confidential material. You are organized, have strong attention to detail, can learn new tasks quickly, and are able to prioritize contending demands in a fast-paced environment.

This position is a temporary 18-month contract, with the possibility of an extension based on business needs.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

\nBenefits:

Extended Health Benefits
Health Spending Account
Vacation Allotment

In this role you will:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Assist with new hire orientation, employee sign on, and information changes
Provide administrative support to the Human Resources group including disability and attendance management.
Support the administration of training records and the apprenticeship program
Maintain and update the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
Support administration of employee benefits and liaison between the Company and insurance providers
Maintain electronic filing systems
Maintain and distribute reports, statistics, and bulletins
Perform other responsibilities as they arise

Requirements:

Business degree or diploma
Minimum two years experience in an administrative capacity
Strong digital literacy, especially in the Microsoft Office Suite®
The ability to professionally manage confidential material
Experience working in a HR capacity is an asset
Solid understanding of applicable employment and benefit laws and legislation is an asset
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary: $59 ,000 CAD/year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.

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Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive support to the Human Resources department, including disability and attendance management, training record maintenance, and HRIS updates. They also assist with new hire orientation, employee sign-ons, and the distribution of HR reports and statistics.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a business degree or diploma and at least two years of administrative experience. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to handle confidential information professionally are required.

Skills

Administrative support
Human resources
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Confidentiality
Organization
Attention to detail
Microsoft Office Suite
HRIS
Disability management
Attendance management
Training records administration
Apprenticeship program support
Reporting
Data entry

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits
Health Spending Account
Vacation Allotment

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Human Resources
Administrative Assistant
HRIS
Microsoft Office Suite
Disability Management
Attendance Management
Apprenticeship Program
New Hire Orientation
Confidentiality
Steelmaking Coal
Mining
Elk Valley Resources
Glencore Group
Reporting
Data Management
Employment Law
Benefit Administration

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