Administrative assistant jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,048
Employers: 1,073

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $27.37Across 314 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $53,602Across 90 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%7 listings
Hybrid: 12%247 listings
On-site: 87%1,786 listings

Not specified: <1% (8 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (61), City of Saint John (44), KPMG (37).

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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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
- Part-time
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Human Resources Administrator
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- $64,897.82 to $87,741.68 CAD / year
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The Human Resources Administrator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate, timely and confidential administration of…
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- Full-time
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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
- Part-time
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- Contract
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- Contract
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Canada
- Other
Are you a highly organized administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
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- Full-time
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Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Office Administrative Assistant
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
TOWN OF DEVON
Devon, AB
- $56,597 to $73,846 CAD / year
- Full-time
Are you an organized, customer-focused administrative professional who enjoys variety in your work and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly? The Town of Devon is seeking a…
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- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
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TOWN OF DEVON

Administrative Assistant

Devon, AB, Canada

$56,597 to $73,846 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $56,597 to $73,846 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

Position Title: Administrative Assistant

Organization: Town of Devon

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Schedule: 35-hour work week (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday)

Application Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026

Desired Start Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

Description

Are you an organized, customer-focused administrative professional who enjoys variety in your work and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly? The Town of Devon is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the Planning & Operations Division and the broader organization in an administrative capacity. This role helps ensure efficient workflows, accurate recordkeeping, and compliance with established processes, procedures, and legislative requirements.

As a key point of contact for residents, developers, contractors, consultants, service providers, and internal stakeholders, this position provides information and administrative support related to planning and development applications, municipal operations, and departmental programs. Designed as a cross-functional role, this position is shared and cross-trained across assigned responsibilities to support operational flexibility, service continuity, and responsive customer service within the Planning & Operations Division.

Reporting to the General Manager of Planning & Operations and working closely with divisional leaders and administrative staff across the organization, the Administrative Assistant is a valued member of the Town team and plays an important role in supporting the delivery of municipal services and contributing to a vibrant, well-managed, and growing community.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for planning, development, permitting, and operational inquiries, providing professional customer service in person, by phone, and electronically.
Provide information and guidance to residents, developers, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders regarding Town policies, bylaws, permit requirements, municipal services, and departmental processes.
Receive, process, and track development, subdivision and safety codes inspections and permits and related applications and documentation.
Maintain accurate electronic and physical records, including permit files, land records, databases, tracking systems, and departmental documentation in accordance with records management requirements.
Prepare, coordinate, and distribute reports, correspondence, notices, development decisions, and other administrative documents.
Coordinate contractor and procurement administration activities, including permit service providers, quotations, bid openings, invoice verification, and proposal tracking.
Maintain and update departmental forms, databases, website content, public notices, schedules, maps, operational records, and reporting information to support effective service delivery and decision-making.
Provide administrative support across departments, including reception coverage, records management, special projects, and reporting activities, and operational continuity.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a highly organized and adaptable administrative professional with strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities with accuracy and professionalism, and enjoy supporting a variety of municipal services. Whether assisting customers, coordinating permits, maintaining records, or preparing reports, you take pride in delivering high-quality work while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Education & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License.
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum three (3) years of administrative experience in a busy, customer-focused municipal environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and record-keeping abilities.
Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and manage competing priorities.
Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and discretion in handling confidential information.
Knowledge of records management and document retention practices.

Assets

Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Business Administration, Local Government Administration, or a related field.
Municipal government experience.
Knowledge of planning, development, safety codes and/or public works administration processes.
Familiarity with municipal legislation, bylaws, permits, and regulatory requirements.
Experience with records management, permitting, or financial software.
Experience supporting multiple departments or operational functions.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes:

An annual salary ranging from $56,597 to $73,846, based on education, experience, and qualifications.
Comprehensive employer-paid health and dental benefits, including extended health coverage, vision care, travel insurance, an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), virtual health care services, life insurance, and a Health & Wellness Spending Account.
Participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP), providing a secure foundation for your future retirement.
Generous paid time off, including vacation starting at three weeks, annual sick and personal leave.
Flexible work arrangement options may be available following successful completion of the probationary period.
Access to Town-sponsored workplace culture initiatives, employee engagement activities, social events, and mental health resources.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference in a growing community? We encourage qualified candidates to apply through the Town of Devon’s online applicant tracking system

We remind applicants that a pre-employment requirement is a Criminal Record Check, a valid Driver’s License and satisfactory Driver’s Abstract.

We thank all applicants who have applied for this opportunity. Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a primary contact for planning, development, permitting, and operational inquiries, and process applications, permits, and related documentation. Maintain records and departmental information, prepare reports and correspondence, coordinate procurement administration, and provide cross-functional administrative support to municipal teams.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, legal entitlement to work in Canada, a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license, and at least three years of administrative experience in a busy, customer-focused municipal environment. Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office, communicate effectively, manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and exercise sound judgment and discretion; equivalent education and experience combinations may be considered.

Skills

Customer Service
Administrative Support
Organization
Time Management
Multitasking
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Attention To Detail
Record Keeping
Records Management
Microsoft Office
Outlook
Teams
SharePoint
Word
Excel

Benefits

Employer-Paid Health And Dental Benefits
Extended Health Coverage
Vision Care
Travel Insurance
Employee And Family Assistance Program
Virtual Health Care Services
Life Insurance
Health And Wellness Spending Account
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Personal Leave
Flexible Work Arrangement Options
Workplace Culture Initiatives
Social Events
Mental Health Resources

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Microsoft Office Suite
Outlook
Teams
SharePoint
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Customer Service
Administrative Support
Planning And Development
Permitting
Development Applications
Subdivision Applications
Safety Codes Inspections
Records Management
Document Retention
Municipal Government
Municipal Legislation
Bylaws
Regulatory Requirements
Contractor Administration
Procurement
Quotations
Bid Openings
Invoice Verification
Database Management
Reporting
Confidentiality
Alberta Class 5 Driver's License

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