We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support a busy downtown office in Ottawa, Ontario. This Long-term Contract position is well suited to someone who can manage daily administrative priorities with minimal supervision while maintaining a thorough and responsive approach. The successful candidate will contribute to smooth office operations by coordinating schedules, preparing documents, and supporting internal communication activities. Responsibilities: • Organize meetings and appointments, including booking times, confirming attendance, and ensuring schedules remain up to date. • Manage calendars for team members and help balance shifting priorities across daily and weekly commitments. • Prepare, format, and revise briefings, correspondence, and other administrative documents with a high level of accuracy. • Review, submit, and track expense claims in accordance with established processes and deadlines. • Provide support for corporate communication activities by assisting with drafting, formatting, and distributing materials as needed. • Respond to inbound inquiries by phone and email, direct requests appropriately, and provide courteous client service. • Enter and maintain administrative data in office records, spreadsheets, and related tracking tools. • Support general office coordination by handling routine administrative tasks independently and following up on outstanding items.

• At least 3 years of experience in an administrative support role. • Strong ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with limited supervision. • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Experience coordinating calendars, meetings, and appointments in a detail-oriented office environment. • Demonstrated accuracy in data entry, document preparation, and expense processing. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle email and phone correspondence effectively. • Bilingual communication skills are considered an asset. • Proven commitment to delivering responsive and detail-oriented customer service.

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Ottawa, ON
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Contract / Temporary
24.5385 - 28.413 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support a busy downtown office in Ottawa, Ontario. This Long-term Contract position is well suited to someone who can manage daily administrative priorities with minimal supervision while maintaining a thorough and responsive approach. The successful candidate will contribute to smooth office operations by coordinating schedules, preparing documents, and supporting internal communication activities. Responsibilities: • Organize meetings and appointments, including booking times, confirming attendance, and ensuring schedules remain up to date. • Manage calendars for team members and help balance shifting priorities across daily and weekly commitments. • Prepare, format, and revise briefings, correspondence, and other administrative documents with a high level of accuracy. • Review, submit, and track expense claims in accordance with established processes and deadlines. • Provide support for corporate communication activities by assisting with drafting, formatting, and distributing materials as needed. • Respond to inbound inquiries by phone and email, direct requests appropriately, and provide courteous client service. • Enter and maintain administrative data in office records, spreadsheets, and related tracking tools. • Support general office coordination by handling routine administrative tasks independently and following up on outstanding items.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

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