How to become a Administrative Assistant in Canada

What does a Administrative Assistant do?

Administrative assistants provide organizational support by managing schedules, handling correspondence, preparing documents, and coordinating office operations for teams and executives.

Typical duties

  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence including emails, calls, and mail.
  • Prepare documents, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets.
  • Organize and maintain filing systems, databases, and office records.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reports, and event logistics.
  • Order and manage office supplies and equipment.
  • Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate staff members.
  • Support team projects with research, data entry, and administrative tasks.

Salary by experience

Entry Level (P25) $41,213 /year
Mid Level (P50) $45,409 /year
Senior Level (P75) $51,000 /year

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Administrative Assistant salary

Average salary $51,825
Min $36,000
Max $75,000

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Current job openings

There are 347,876 job listings for Administrative Assistant in Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many job openings are there for Administrative Assistant in Canada?

There are currently 347,876 job openings for Administrative Assistant in Canada.

How much does a Administrative Assistant earn in Canada?

The average annual salary for Administrative Assistant in Canada is 51.825 CAD, ranging from 36.000 to 75.000 CAD.

Sources: ESCO (European Commission), O*NET (US DOL), Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA)

Data updated: June 2026