Administrative assistant jobs in Canada (2,297 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,297
Employers: 1,160

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $26.96Across 343 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%295 listings
On-site: 87%1,987 listings

Not specified: <1% (8 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (71), City of Saint John (56), 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
Hays
Pointe-Claire, QC
- Full-time
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Northern Health - BC
Hazelton, BC
- Full-time
Are you an Administrative Assistant looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your…
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Battleford, 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) and/or facil
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Administrative Assistant
Stantec
Markham, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
SERVPRO of Vacaville / Dixon
Grand Rapids, MB
- Full-time
An Administrative Assistant plays a pivotal role in facilitating efficient office operations and ensuring seamless communication with customers, stakeholders, and team members. This…
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Front Desk Administrative Assistant
Ainsworth Inc
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
We are currently seeking a highly energetic and organized Front Desk Administrative Assistant to join our growing team. The successful candidate excels at wearing many hats and is…
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Administrative Assistant
Amyantek
AB · Alberta, Canada
- Contract
Administrative Assistant - Junior (GOAPRDJP00001044)
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ScotiaMcLeod Administrative Support Assistant
Scotia Wealth Management
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant Office Manager
SAGE Counselling Services
Moncton, NB
- Other
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Administrative Assistant - Developmental Services
Your Support Services Network
Aurora, ON
- Full-time
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Market Administrative Assistant
CIBC
White Rock, BC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant, BMO Nesbitt Burns
BMO
Regina, SK · VPRE
- Full-time
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Elementary School Secretary (1.0 FTE - Permanent)
District School Board Ontario North East
Temagami, ON
- Full-time
…operations of the office by performing a variety of secretarial and administrative duties as well as other related tasks assigned by the Administration…
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26/27-105E - Relief Administrative Assistant 4 - 35 hrs/wk (WLM)
School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes
Vanderhoof, BC
- Internship
External Posting # 26/27-105E - Relief Administrative Assistant 4
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1.0 Elementary Administrative Assistant (10mth Yearly Position)
Keewatin-Patricia District School Board
Dryden, ON
- Full-time
Position: Elementary Administrative Assistant (10 Month Yearly Position)
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Amdocs - Administrative Assistant
Amdocs
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - FAMILY OF SCHOOLS (INDIGENOUS EDUCATION & LAND BASED LEARNING)
Durham District School Board
Whitby, ON
- Internship
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Human Resources Administrator
GDI Integrated Facility Services
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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School Secretary - Casual
Prairie Land School Division 25
Calgary, AB
- Temporary
We are currently looking for professional, skilled, and dependable Casual School Secretaries to support the day-to-day administrative and secretarial operations at Al Amal Academy in…
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Administrative Assistant On-Call
Sooke School District 62
Victoria, BC
- Internship
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Human Resources Administrator
GDI Ainsworth
Mississauga, ON
- $40,000 to $50,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Swim Recruiting
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Contract
Our client is seeking detail-oriented Administrative Assistants to support child care staff certification and daily program administration. You w
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Human Resources Administrator
GDI Integrated Facility Services
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant – Junior
Radiant Systems Solutions, Inc
AB · Edmonton, AB
- $25 to $27 CAD / hour
- Contract
We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support. The successful candidate will assist with document preparation,…
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Administrative Assistant
CIBC
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time

Global Relay

Administrative Assistant

Halifax, NS, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 13, 2026
Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant office assistance or customer service experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Original job description

Who we are:

For over 25 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

Your role

As an Administrative Assistant you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the daily processes and business operations of our fast-paced organization. This is a 15-month contract position based in our Halifax office.

Your responsibilities

Ensure that visitors/clients are greeted and directed appropriately upon arrival, and adhere to office security procedures upon check-in.
Maintain office appearance and cleanliness; provide assistance and support for Global Relay team members in daily operations including the cleaning and organizing of meeting rooms, and supply stations.
Maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen area, including unloading and loading the dishwasher, cleaning the communal refrigerators, coffee machines and other appliances.
Liaise with office janitorial and building maintenance for facility cleaning and repair.
Manage office supplies and equipment, including supplies inventory, ordering and distribution; prepare and conduct invoice reconciliation on a monthly basis.
Perform office tasks such as handling a high-volume telephone switchboard (+50 calls), calendar management, data entry, filing, generate reports and presentations and mail receipt & distribution.
Perform administrative duties in Salesforce CRM software and other software systems such as data entry, client file updates, and ensuring data accuracy.
Support various departments in coordinating meeting and training schedules, circulating agendas and training materials.
Various job-related duties as projects arise, such as event management.

About you

Minimum 5 years relevant office assistance or customer service experience.
Ability to speak and write English fluently and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with excellent telephone etiquette.
Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Exceptional time-management, organizational, and prioritizing skills with great attention to detail.
Strong work ethic with a willingness to multi-task and be flexible to take on varied responsibilities.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion, and can be entrusted with confidential information.
Good judgment to proactively and independently solve problems and make decisions; timely escalations as appropriate.
Goal oriented self-starter who can work independently and reliably with minimal supervision and has an appetite for continuous learning.
Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
A friendly, “can-do” attitude and customer focused approach that will enable you to deal with challenging situations with integrity, empathy and sincerity.

Working conditions:

This role may require working on statutory holidays.

What you can expect:

At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you’ll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit www.globalrelay.com.

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Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative support, including greeting visitors, managing calls and calendars, maintaining office spaces and supplies, and handling data and records in Salesforce and other systems. Coordinate meetings and training, reconcile supply invoices, liaise with building services, and assist with projects such as event management.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of relevant office assistance or customer service experience, fluent English, strong interpersonal and telephone communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Candidates should be highly organized, detail-oriented, discreet with confidential information, adaptable, and able to work independently under pressure.

Skills

Office Administration
Customer Service
Visitor Reception
Telephone Switchboard
Calendar Management
Data Entry
Filing
Report and Presentation Preparation
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Salesforce CRM
Office Supply and Inventory Management
Invoice Reconciliation
Meeting and Training Coordination

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Keywords

Administrative Support
Office Operations
Customer Service
Visitor Reception
Office Security
Facilities Maintenance
Office Supplies
Inventory Management
Invoice Reconciliation
Telephone Switchboard
Calendar Management
Data Entry
Filing
Report Generation
Presentation Preparation
Mail Distribution
Salesforce CRM
Microsoft Office
Outlook
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Meeting Coordination
Training Coordination
Event Management
Confidential Information
Time Management
Prioritization
Statutory Holidays

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