Office & administration jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 10, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 5,045
Employers: 2,618

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $30.70Across 629 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $72,750Across 391 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $68,882Across 14 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $4,999Across 10 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%50 listings
Hybrid: 14%686 listings
On-site: 85%4,271 listings

Not specified: 1% (38 listings)

Employers hiring include Canada Post - Postes Canada (264), HealthCareersInSask.ca (63), Chartwell (50).

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

Office & administration jobs in Canada

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- Full-time
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- $22.2 to $24.96 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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GoodWork.ca

Administrative Manager

Victoria, BC, Canada
Greater Victoria Metropolitan Area, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 18, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Original job description

Title: ACET Administrative Manager

Project: Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET)

Employer: University of Victoria

Location: UVic, Victoria BC (in person at UVic and eligible for a hybrid flex arrangement)

Please apply through UVic Careers: https://uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/13553 . Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

The Salary Range For This Position Is

Recruitment range: $80,369 to $88,612. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
Performance range: Up to $104,529. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Job Summary

Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) is a multi-partner international initiative accelerating the global push for resilient and equitable clean energy solutions through local, community-based collaborations. Established at the University of Victoria (UVic) in 2023, ACET builds on three decades of knowledge and innovation developed by UVic’s Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic) with industry, non-profit, government and community partners. With support from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, ACET is a partnership between Royal Roads University, University of British Columbia, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and Yukon University, led by the University of Victoria. ACET's purpose is to deliver world-leading research, enabling equitable, community-led energy transitions that can be scaled globally to reduce emissions and enhance community well-being.

Mandate

Reporting to the Corporate Operations Officer (COO), the Administrative Manager oversees and coordinates all administrative services for ACET, which includes all facets of human resources administration, space management and office administration, event coordination and support, office IT needs, governance committee support, and executive support. The Administrative Manager is responsible for supervising, training, and day-to-day management of the ACET Administration team (direct reports) and ACET’s Co-op program.

Objectives

Leads the planning and implementation of all administrative functions for ACET including:

Oversees and implements all administrative human resources needs for ACET including hiring and recruitment, onboarding, records administration, payroll and benefits support, and liaising with UVic HR and administration.
Acts as the main point of contact for management of the ACET Headquarters. Coordinates workspace planning, maintains office supply inventory, coordinates with UVic IT to maintain office IT systems, manages office budget, and resolves issues related to space.
Supports all administrative needs of ACET’s governance committees.
Provides leadership and supervision to ACET’s Administration team and provides administrative expertise and support across ACET including ACET leadership.

The Administrative Manager may periodically be required to work outside of regular office hours to support ACET events, functions, and meet deadlines, and may be required to travel locally and nationally to support ACET events

Job Requirements

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, administration, or related field plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant administrative experience in a post-secondary environment, of which at least 3 years must be in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills for effective communication with staff, Executive, governance committees, researchers, and external partners.
Experience in the administration of governance committees.
High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism when managing confidential information.
Thorough knowledge of post-secondary administrative systems, policies, and governance structures.
Demonstrated experience with information systems such as Banner and Banner Document Management, FAST, and SharePoint as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to support and train staff using these systems.
Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles, systems and practices with experience in a unionized environment.
Ability to mentor others, including students.
Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills, including budget management.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs in a face-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively in a team environment.
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
Ability to work independently with limited direction and supervision.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: http://www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Please Apply Through UVic Careers

https://uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/13553

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Responsibilities

The Administrative Manager oversees and coordinates all administrative services for the ACET project, including human resources, office operations, and governance support. They are responsible for supervising the administration team and managing the project's daily administrative functions.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or a related field, along with at least 5 years of relevant administrative experience. A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a post-secondary environment is required.

Skills

Administrative management
Human resources administration
Supervisory skills
Budget management
Governance committee support
Office administration
Event coordination
Communication skills
Information systems
Banner
SharePoint
Microsoft Office
Mentoring
Project management
Organizational skills

Benefits

Payroll and benefits support

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Administrative Manager
ACET
University of Victoria
Human Resources
Budget Management
Governance
Post-secondary
Banner
SharePoint
Microsoft Office
Supervision
Office IT
Clean Energy
Project Management
Unionized environment
Recruitment
Onboarding
Payroll
Space management
Event coordination

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