Office & administration jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 8,444
Employers: 3,764

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $31.24Across 997 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $71,316Across 620 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $75,424Across 31 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $4,866Across 24 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $26.46Across 16 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%69 listings
Hybrid: 13%1,111 listings
On-site: 85%7,212 listings

Not specified: 1% (52 listings)

Employers hiring include Canada Post - Postes Canada (405), HealthCareersInSask.ca (167), Alberta Health Services (70).

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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University of Guelph

Executive Assistant

Chatham-Kent, ON, Canada
Ridgetown, ON, N0P 2C0, Canada

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Job details

Apply by: Nov 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Department: Ridgetown - Office of the Director
This position is covered by the Collective Agreement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation District 35 - Technician/Administrative/Research/Agricultural

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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Duties and Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant role is responsible for supporting the various functions and activities associated with the day-to-day operations of the Ridgetown Campus within the Director’s office. This position provides a wide range of confidential support, including coordinating information flow, ensuring the accurate delivery of administrative services, and briefing the Director on relevant and current issues. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary contact for the Director’s office and acts as a liaison between the campus and senior executives within the university, government, and private sector organizations. In addition to managing the Director’s schedule, coordinating meetings, and preparing correspondence, this role plays a key part in ensuring campus priorities are advanced and strategic initiatives are executed effectively. Furthermore, the Executive Assistant is responsible for interpreting and applying university policies, ensuring compliance with institutional procedures, and facilitating communication between various internal and external interest-holders.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrative and clerical staff, students, senior university executives, government officials, and various stakeholder groups. This position requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and independent decision-making to address sensitive issues, respond to inquiries, and manage confidential matters. The ability to assess situations quickly, determine appropriate courses of action, and prioritize urgent matters is critical. Additionally, the Executive Assistant is expected to support campus-wide events, special projects, and initiatives that align with institutional goals, requiring strong organizational skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

2-year Executive Office Administration Diploma or a Degree in Business Administration (preferred).
Three years of relevant experience with increasing progressive responsibilities in an office setting.
Ability to operate and communicate in a highly professional and effective manner, in a rapidly changing environment within an academic setting.
Ability to work with and process confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to exercise initiative, judgment and problem-solving skills to complete work, take responsibility and make decisions based on solid analysis and interpretation.
Ability to relate and work effectively with University employees, faculty, students and the general public in a collegial, cooperative and respectful manner.
Proficiency is required in the use of word processing, database and spreadsheet, presentation, email, and electronic calendar software (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook).
Ability to understand financial statements (i.e. academic and research budgets).

Employee Type: Regular Position Number: 10465020

Classification: OSSTF/TARA, District 35 Salary: Band 6
OSSTF/TARA Wage Grid

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 10/30/2026 Close Date: 11/13/2026

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Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant provides confidential administrative support to the Director's office, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and facilitating communication. They also act as a liaison between the campus and various internal and external stakeholders while ensuring compliance with university policies.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a 2-year Executive Office Administration Diploma or a degree in Business Administration, along with three years of progressive office experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion are essential.

Skills

Administrative support
Communication
Confidentiality
Scheduling
Problem-solving
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Budget interpretation
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Outlook
Policy interpretation
Strategic planning
Stakeholder management

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Keywords

Executive Assistant
Administrative Support
University of Guelph
Ridgetown Campus
OSSTF
Policy Compliance
Budget Management
Stakeholder Relations
Office Administration
MS Office
Confidentiality
Strategic Initiatives
Academic Setting
Professionalism
Data Management
Correspondence
Project Support

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