Administrative Assistant Jobs in Canada
Myo Healing Clinic Ltd.
$29.5 HOUR
Edmonton, AB
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas.
Coventry Homes Inc.
$25.05 HOUR
Edmonton, AB
Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages. Location: 17615 111 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5S 0A1.
Newmarket Health & Wellness Center
$34.08 HOUR
Newmarket, ON
Our team of licensed health care professionals can effectively address any points of injury and discomfort, allowing people to feel better and live a better life. Provide comprehensive medical administrative support to medical practitioners, including assisting in preparing for tests and requests depending on the case on hand.
Rowe's Group of Companies
$29 HOUR
Hay River, NT
Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences, Schedule and confirm appointments, Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages, Answer electronic enquiries, Compile data, statistics and other information, Order office supplies and maintain inventory, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas, Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information, Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents. trowe@rowesrealty.ca.
5131 NWT Limited o/a Somba Ke Family Dental Professional Corporation
$39.24 HOUR
Yellowknife, NT
Interview patients to obtain case histories, Schedule and confirm appointments, Complete insurance and other claim forms, Maintain filing system, Perform general clerical work, such as order supplies and maintain inventory, Perform data entry, Provide customer service. Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
Dr.Claudia Rangel Inc. dba Sorriso Dental Clinic
$35 HOUR
Vancouver, BC
Duties: • Prepare patients for dental examination and assist the dentist during examinations and dental treatments, passing instruments and suctioning fluids. uling patient appointments, recording dental procedures performed, updating pa- tient charts, managing insurance claims and ordering dental and office supplies.
Burrard Animal Hospital and Emergency Ltd.
$34.75 HOUR
Vancouver, BC
Responsible for building and maintaining a strong relationship with vendors, suppliers and medical representatives in providing our clients and patients with the best and latest technology and innovation in the healthcare sector. • Creating and implementing protocols and procedures for complex hospital administrative activities such as maintaining patient medical records, purchasing order invoices and other documents, and archiving of records.
Administrative Assistant Jobs Overview
If you’re a natural people person, are highly organized, and love a good spreadsheet, then administrative assistant jobs could be for you. An administrative assistant often serves as the backbone of a company or organization, as they help keep everything in order behind the scenes.
A role of considerable responsibility, an administrative assistant may be the first person a manager or even a CEO goes to when a pressing organizational matter needs to be taken care of. Administrative assistant jobs typically involve managing phone enquiries, scheduling meetings, maintaining various calendars, and welcoming visitors. No two days will likely be the same with this varied role. So, if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, you may be well-suited to this line of work.
Admin assistants are employed throughout the public and private sectors in Canada. Organizations such as hospitals, schools, police departments, governmental departments, and universities all typically hire many administrative assistants. But so do private businesses such as law firms, private medical practices, large corporate organizations, and many more. And if you’re interested in exploring other roles within the administrative jobs field, you may want to take a look at:
Administrative Assistant Education and Skills
A successful administrative assistant will need solid computer, organizational, and time-management skills. An admin may be required to use various software tools such as Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and in some cases QuickBooks. They will also likely be managing various online calendars through a program such as Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook.
Canadian administrative assistants will usually be required to have graduated high school. Some roles may require a two-year or a bachelor’s degree to be considered, while other roles may ask for certificates (such as Microsoft Office Specialist) that demonstrate particular administrative skills. Before you apply for roles, first check which qualifications and skills are required.
How Much are Administrative Assistants Paid?
Salaries for administrative assistant jobs can depend on seniority and skill levels, as well as location. In British Columbia, you can expect to earn a median salary of $22.10 an hour, compared to the national median of $20.49 per hour. The same role has a median salary of $18.01 per hour in Newfoundland and Labrador, and in Ontario, administrative assistants earn a median salary of $19.98 per hour. Use our Salary Tool to find out what you can expect to earn in your desired area.
Update your Administrative Assistant Resume
Employers will likely be looking for resumes that demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications. You’ll want to provide specific examples of where you’ve excelled in administrative duties in past roles. And be sure to list all your technical computer skills such as Microsoft Office as well as database and calendar-management expertise.
To help you out, Monster has various sample resumes available, including one for a temporary administrative assistant and one for a finance administrative assistant. Plus, to make your application really stand out, you’re going to want to provide a cover letter too. Check out our office assistant cover letter sample if you’re in need of some inspiration.
Interviewing for Administrative Assistant Jobs
Interviews can be intimidating, but you’ll have a much better shot at scoring the job if you attend your interview thoroughly prepared. Use our various job interview advice articles to help you during your preparation. Here you’ll find tips on how to master the phone interview, answer challenging questions well, and much more.
Research Companies That Interest You
Part of the interview-preparation process includes researching the company you’re applying to. Interviewers love to see that you’ve taken the time to find out about their organization, as it demonstrates the proactive skills that are highly valued in many companies.
And to help make your research process a little easier, we’ve created a company profiles portal. Here you can find out more about many of Canada’s top companies including:
- company size and locations
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Ready to Apply for an Administrative Assistant Role?
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