Office assistant jobs in Canada (1,195 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,195
Employers: 215

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.62Across 48 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $49,052Across 15 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%2 listings
Hybrid: 1%16 listings
On-site: 97%1,155 listings

Not specified: 2% (22 listings)

Employers hiring include Canada Post - Postes Canada (439), HealthCareersInSask.ca (63), Alberta Health Services (58).

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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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Burgeo
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Stephenville Crossing, NL
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122-26 ERS Office Assistant
Costi
Brampton, ON
- Part-time
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Administration Office Assistant
Commissionaires Nova Scotia
Bedford, NS
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Grocery Utility Clerk (Quarry Park)
Calgary Co-op
Calgary, AB
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Bakery Utility Clerk (Cochrane)
Calgary Co-op
Cochrane, AB
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Lynn Lake, MB
If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant who will use a customer
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Unit Clerk, Hospital Unit 5 - BC Cancer - Vancouver
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
- Temporary
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Post Office Assistant (Full-Time 40hours)
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Rankin Inlet, NU
- Full-time
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Unit Clerk II (Mental Health and Substance Use)
Michael Garron Hospital
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Unit Clerk
Alberta Health Services
Innisfail, AB
- Part-time
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Unit Clerk
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Part-time
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Unit Clerk
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Temporary
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Unit Clerk - Emergency
Alberta Health Services
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Temporary
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Unit Clerk
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB · Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
- Temporary
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2600002835 - Unit Clerk
Lakeridge Health
Oshawa, ON
- Full-time
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2600002834 - Unit Clerk
Lakeridge Health
Oshawa, ON
- Full-time
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Admitting and Administrative Clerk, Eating Disorder Clinic - BC Children's Hospital
Sanya’k̓ula
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC
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Post Office Assistant - Term 1
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Sainte-Madeleine, QC
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Mossbank, SK
If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant who will use a customer-focused approac
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Executive Office Assistant
Bow Valley Credit Union
Cochrane, AB
- Full-time
As the Executive Office Assistant, you will play a key role in keeping Bow Valley Credit Union’s Executive Office organized, connected, and running smoothly. You will provide administrative…
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Office Assistant A (Manager/Librarian - Contemporary Music Ensemble)
McGill University
Vancouver, BC · Strathcona Music
- Part-time
Department of Music Performance, Ensemble Resource Office
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Office Assistant A (Manager/Librarian - MUEN 595-001 McGill Jazz Orchestra 1
McGill University
Vancouver, BC · Strathcona Music
- Part-time
Department of Music Performance, Ensemble Resource Office
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Post Office Assistant - Term - Morin Heights
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Morin-Heights, 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 Ass

McGill University

Office Assistant C

Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Part-time

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Job details

Job type: Part-time
Experience: High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Original job description

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.

If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).

Hiring Unit:

Undergraduate Medical Education

**This is a work-study position. Only McGill Students with work-study confirmation letter covering the contract period will be eligible to apply. **

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the incumbent may perform some or all of the listed general administration functions. These functions are of high complexity and the incumbent performs them using general instruction.

Typical functions include:

· Assisting in peak periods with activities such as preparing packages for students and professors, labeling, photocopying, etc.

· Assisting in the distribution of packages and other materials during lectures and small group sessions.

· Collating, transcribing, and graphing course evaluation info.

· Assisting with exam invigilation.

· Entering data such as schedules and other information into various systems, generating reports.

· Helping with website reviews and updates.

· Helping with preparations for graduations activities.

· Filing and maintaining records.

· Assisting on projects and in the absence of other employees.

· Meeting transcription (minute taking).

· Zoom session management and set up (breakout rooms etc.)

· Other duties as required.

Required Skills:

Data entry, Word, Excel, web maintenance skills. French. Strong organizational skills, multitasking, attention to detail. Initiative and creativity.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4(qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE C) $17.25

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

15 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-08-26

Position End Date:

2026-12-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-28

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform general administrative functions such as data entry, meeting transcription, and exam invigilation. They will also assist with course material distribution, website updates, and graduation activity preparations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience. Proficiency in both English and French is required, along with strong organizational and technical skills.

Skills

Data entry
Word
Excel
Web maintenance
French
Organizational skills
Multitasking
Attention to detail
Initiative
Creativity
Minute taking
Zoom session management

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Data entry
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Web maintenance
Administrative support
Minute taking
Zoom
Exam invigilation
Work-study
Higher education
Record keeping
Scheduling
Reporting
Multitasking
Attention to detail
French language
English language
Office administration

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