Administrative assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,855
Employers: 1,022

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $27.41Across 308 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $53,262Across 84 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%7 listings
Hybrid: 13%233 listings
On-site: 87%1,608 listings

Not specified: <1% (7 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (49), S M Software Solutions Inc (37), KPMG (35).

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

Administrative assistant jobs in Canada

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Administrative Assistant & Front Desk Receptionist
WD Swim
Richmond Hill, ON
- Full-time
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Caretaker Supervisor - Administrative Assistant 3 (AESES)
Recreation Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
CIBC
London, ON
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
CIBC
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Co-op
Kamloops, BC
- Part-time
The Grocery People (TGP) are hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant onsite for the TGP Warehouse in Kamloops, BC.
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Administrative Assistant
StafinGo
AB · Edmonton, AB
- $30 to $35 CAD / hour
- Contract
We are hiring an Intermediate Administrative Assistant for our public sector client in Canada
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Administrative Assistant
SereneAid
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
The Government of Alberta is seeking three experienced Administrative Assistants – Intermediate to support the Education and Childcare department. The successfu
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Administrative Assistant
Russell Tobin
AB · Edmonton, AB
- $20 to $23 CAD / hour
- Contract
Job Description: Administrative Assistant – Intermediate
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Administrative Assistant
Oppy
Coquitlam, BC
- Full-time
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Administrative Secretary to the Deputy Minister
Government of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
AYD Administrative Secretary to the Deputy Minister
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administrative assistant
SP Consulting
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Stantec
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
…professional environment? Our Buildings team is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Ottawa…
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Administrative Assistant
Health Partners Management Group
NB · Tinker, NB
- Full-time
SUMMARY: Serves as program assistant performing data collection, computation, interpretation, and presentation. Provides office assistance by performing various clerical and admini
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Administrative Assistant - Scotia Dental
dentalcorp
Halifax, NS · Scotia Dental
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
Kelowna Women In Business (KWIB)
Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant.
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Administrative Assistant
Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
The Administrative Assistant is responsible to administratively support the Managers (Manager of Continuous Quality Improvement and the Manager of Education) of the Regional Base Hospital…
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Subdivision Admin Assistant
Hydro One Networks Inc
Barrie, ON
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Payroll, Accounting & Human Resources Administrator
S3 Group Ltd.
Medicine Hat, AB
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant - Credential Assessment & Certification
Teckhorizon Inc
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Contract
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the client service, credential assessment, certification processing, data management, and administrative…
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administrative assistant
L'ICQ (Institut canadien de Québec)
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
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Assistant(e) Administratif(ve) | Admin Assistant
Aston Carter
Saint-Eustache, QC
- $31.51 to $35.42 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Quality Control Administrative Assistant
Rocky View County
Rocky View No 44, AB · Rocky View County, AB
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Assistant Administratif RH/HR Administrative Assistant
Aston Carter
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC
- $29 to $34 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Administrative assistant
JobsMedia.io
Saint-Antoine-Abbé, QC
- Full-time
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Teckhorizon Inc

Administrative Assistant - Credential Assessment & Certification

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 11, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 12, 2026

Original job description

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the client service, credential assessment, certification processing, data management, and administrative operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience handling documentation, data entry, and client inquiries in a professional environment.

Location: Forestry Building, 9920 108 Street NW, Edmonton, AB

Work Arrangement: Onsite 5 days per week

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM 4:30 PM Alberta time (1-hour lunch break)

Key Responsibilities

Client Service & Communication

Respond to phone and email inquiries from educators, child care operators, parents, stakeholders, and the public.
Provide accurate and timely information regarding certification requirements, policies, procedures, assessments, and upgrading options.
Manage high call volumes, address repetitive inquiries, assess urgency, and de-escalate challenging situations professionally.

Credential Assessment & Certification

Assess Canadian and international educational credentials against Alberta Child Care Staff Certification standards.
Review programs of study and make certification decisions or recommendations in accordance with applicable legislation and policies.
Manage first-level certification appeals and confirm, revise, or escalate decisions as required.
Review and process staff qualification exemptions within assigned authority.

Data Management & Records Administration

Enter, maintain, and validate client information in relevant systems, including CCIS and ECDS.
Create, update, and manage client files while ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
Monitor data quality, identify discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up where required.

Administrative & Team Support

Perform data entry, document processing, scanning, file management, and correspondence.
Assist clients and staff with forms, online applications, and document submissions.
Support the onboarding, training, and development of new assessors and administrative staff.
Assist with reassessments and other administrative activities.

Stakeholder & Program Support

Liaise with educational institutions, credential assessment bodies, and other jurisdictions to verify qualifications.
Maintain relationships with organizations delivering the Level 1 Child Care Orientation Course.
Contribute to system testing, process improvements, and the development of guides, forms, certificates, and communication materials.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 3 years of experience proofreading and formatting Word documents in a professional work environment.
Minimum 3 years of experience in accurate data processing and/or data entry.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in an administrative or similar role.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to handle confidential information and maintain accurate records.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-secondary education in office administration or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and deliver results.
Minimum 3 years of experience reviewing and analyzing document content.
Minimum 3 years of experience working in a call center or a high-volume customer service environment.

Application Requirements

Interested Candidates Should Submit

An updated resume clearly demonstrating relevant experience for each role or project.
Employment/project dates in MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY format.
Three professional references, with the most recent listed first.

Important: Your resume must clearly explain how and where you gained the required experience. Simply listing qualifications without supporting details may not meet the submission requirements.

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Responsibilities

Respond to client inquiries and assess Canadian and international educational credentials for child care certification, including handling appeals and qualification exemptions. Maintain accurate client records and documentation, provide administrative and team support, liaise with stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements and program materials.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of experience in administrative work, accurate data processing or entry, and proofreading and formatting Word documents. Candidates should have strong communication, organizational, and detail-oriented skills; post-secondary education and experience in document analysis, high-volume customer service, and cross-functional collaboration are preferred.

Skills

Client Service
Written and Verbal Communication
Credential Assessment
Certification Processing
Document Review
Data Entry
Data Management
Proofreading and Formatting
Records Administration
Attention to Detail
Organization
Confidential Information Handling
Conflict De-escalation
Stakeholder Relations
Microsoft Word
Cross-functional Collaboration

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Credential Assessment
Certification Processing
Canadian Educational Credentials
International Educational Credentials
Alberta Certification Standards
Certification Appeals
Qualification Exemptions
Client Service
High-volume Customer Service
Call Center
Data Entry
Data Processing
Data Quality
Client Records
Confidential Information
Document Review
Proofreading
Microsoft Word
CCIS
ECDS
Online Applications
Stakeholder Relations
Educational Institutions
Credential Assessment Bodies
Level 1 Child Care Orientation Course
System Testing
Process Improvement
Document Management

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