Administrative Assistant in Montreal, QC

Administrative Assistant Job Description

An administrative assistant in Canada provides comprehensive support to a department or individual by handling administrative tasks and ensuring the smooth operation of an office. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.

Typical administrative assistant duties:

Office management including managing office supplies and equipment and handling incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and couriers.

Calendar management including scheduling and coordinating appointments, meetings, travel and conferences.

Composes and prepares correspondence, reports, and presentations.

Provides administrative support for various projects.

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Salary for Administrative Assistant in Montreal, QC

54825 - 70635

Low

54825

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

62730

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

70635

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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High

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84405

95880

112965

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73185

83640

98175

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61200

69105

77775

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49980

53550

60180

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61200

69615

79815

Property Management Assistant

55335

59670

64515

Sales Assistant

52530

58140

66810

Front Desk Coordinator

52275

56610

64260

Workplace Coordinator

48450

56355

64260

Receptionist

49470

52785

60435

Records Manager

47940

52530

57885

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