Office & administration jobs in Canada

Explore office & administration jobs in Canada. Choose a role or place to find work that fits.

Counted Oct 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 7,784
Employers: 3,588

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $31.19Across 953 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $71,402Across 584 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $73,007Across 21 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $4,934Across 19 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $24.36Across 15 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%63 listings
Hybrid: 13%1,025 listings
On-site: 85%6,646 listings

Not specified: 1% (50 listings)

Employers hiring include Canada Post - Postes Canada (380), HealthCareersInSask.ca (143), Chartwell (64).

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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Administrative Assistant
Foremost
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Foremost is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant position at our Calgary office. The role primarily involves serving as the first point of contact for visitors and managing the main…
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Administrative Assistant I, Medical - Orthopaedics Program
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
- Part-time
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Administrative Analyst 2 (12 Month Contract)
iA Financial Group
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
As an Administrative Analyst, Level 2, you will play an important role in supporting the Client Service Administration team by coordinating and administering insurance applications, billing…
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Health & Community Support Services Manager
Regent Park Community Health Centre
Toronto, ON
- $84,983 to $102,386 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Teckhorizon Inc
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Contract
…organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a government…
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Office Manager
Accelerator Centre
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
The Accelerator Centre (AC) is seeking a highly organized, service-oriented and proactive Office Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our facilities, coworking spaces, meeting…
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Accounting and Administrative Assistant
Sweat and Tonic
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Executive Assistant
AY Talent
Montreal, QC
- $70,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Receptionist
FP Inc.
Calgary, AB
- $20 to $24 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Retail Operations Supervisor
Staples Canada
Niagara Falls, ON
- Full-time
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Saint-Robert, QC
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Post Office Assistant - Term - St-Adolphe D'Howard
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, QC
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Sainte-Monique, QC
If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an on-call Post Office As
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Notre-Dame-de-Pierreville, QC
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Saint-Pie-de-Guire, QC
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
La Visitation, QC
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Canada Post - Postes Canada
Saint-Ours, QC
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Medical Office Assistant (MOA) - Casual
Calgary West Central Primary Care Network
Calgary, AB
- Other
As the Medical Office Assistant (MOA), you’ll pr
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Office Clerk
Ricoh
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
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Sr. Media Buyer
Omnicom Media
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant III
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant Bookkeeper
New Towne Property Management
BC · British Columbia, Canada
- Contract
Company Description New Towne Property Management specializes in commercial property management for office buildings, retail spaces, industrial complexes, and mixed-use developments across…
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Executive Assistant to the CEO & COO
cmi
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
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ADJOINT(E) EXÉCUTIF(VE) / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Evlv
Montreal, QC · Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
- $80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time

Interior Health Authority

Switchboard Operator Clerk

Kelowna, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 19, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

Original job description

Make a difference every day at Kelowna General Hospital. We are seeking a Casual Switchboard Operator Clerk to join our dedicated team in Kelowna, B.C. In this important front-line role, you'll be the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff, helping ensure seamless communication across one of the region's busiest healthcare facilities.

This position works rotating days, evenings 06:30 to 14:30, 07:30 to 13:30, 08:00 to 16:00, 10:00 to 18:00, 13:30 to 19:30, 14:30 to 22:30

Days of Work: Rotating

How will we help you grow?

Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What Will You Work On?

Duties

This position performs a variety of clerical duties associated with operating the switchboard, receiving and registering patients, processing accounts receivable such as:

Processes calls (internal and external) and establishes communication links.
Provides information to customers and assists in relaying messages to appropriate source.
Answers emergency calls and follows established communications procedures in emergency situations such as cardiac arrest, bombs threats and disasters.
Maintains Physician paging system and after hours physician’s emergency lines as per established protocol.
Records and organizes data to facilitate the operations of the morgue. Informs appropriate personnel of any unusual circumstances/situations. Arranges transport with funeral homes as required.
Receives "On-Call" information from physicians and updates data as required. Communicates changes to appropriate individuals needing current, accurate information.
Receives patent porter requests and dispatches transfers to the patient porter team.
Maintains confidentiality of classified information and keeps manager informed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

What should your application include?

Completion of Grade 12
A 5-minute typing test (45+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here for testing details.
Your Resume indicating two years recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week);

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today!

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Responsibilities

Operate the hospital switchboard, connect internal and external calls, provide information, relay messages, and follow established procedures for emergency communications and physician paging. Support patient registration, accounts receivable, morgue records, on-call information updates, and patient porter dispatch while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed Grade 12 and provide a recognized-institution typing test completed within the past 48 months, with a speed of at least 45 net words per minute. They must also have two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, and submit a resume and a cover letter stating their availability for casual on-call work.

Skills

Switchboard Operation
Telephone Call Processing
Communication
Customer Service
Emergency Communications
Physician Paging
Patient Registration
Accounts Receivable Processing
Data Recording
Message Relay
Patient Transport Dispatch
Confidentiality
Typing

Benefits

Competitive Wages
Shift Premiums
Employer-Paid Training
Employee And Family Assistance Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Switchboard
Hospital
Healthcare
Clerical Duties
Patient Registration
Accounts Receivable
Internal And External Calls
Communication Links
Customer Information
Message Relay
Emergency Communications
Cardiac Arrest Procedures
Bomb Threat Procedures
Disaster Procedures
Physician Paging
Emergency Lines
Morgue Records
Funeral Home Transport
On-Call Information
Patient Porter Requests
Patient Transfer Dispatch
Confidentiality
Typing Test
45 Net Words Per Minute
Casual Employment
Rotating Shifts

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