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adecco

Administrative Assistant

Dartmouth, NS, Canada

$23 CAD / hour · Contract · Temporary

Within 25 km of Halifax · About 3.2 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $23 CAD / hour
Job type: Contract · Temporary
Apply by: Dec 10, 2026
Experience: 1 to 2 years of administrative experience in an office environment
Posted: Nov 10, 2026

Original job description

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant for a temporary opportunity with our client in Dartmouth, NS. This role is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting a busy team, managing multiple priorities, and providing exceptional administrative support.

If you thrive in a fast-paced office environment and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay Rate: $23.00/hour
Location: Dartmouth, NS
Shift: Monday to Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Job type: Temporary | Full-time

Here's why you should apply:

Paid weekly accurate and on time
Strong health and safety programs
Medical and dental benefits once qualified
Free training programs
New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

Answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and other correspondence
Welcome visitors and provide a professional first point of contact
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments
Prepare, edit, and distribute reports, presentations, correspondence, and other documents
Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems
Process invoices, expense reports, and administrative documentation
Order office supplies and monitor inventory levels
Perform data entry and maintain accurate records and databases
Coordinate travel arrangements and meeting logistics as required
Support managers and team members with administrative tasks and special projects
Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Qualifications and Skills:

1 to 2 years of administrative experience in an office environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
Professional, dependable, and customer-service oriented
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

What We're Looking For

A positive and proactive attitude
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant at Adecco will answer calls and emails, welcome visitors, and manage calendars and meetings. They will also prepare documents, keep files, process invoices and perform data entry.

Requirements

Candidates need 1 to 2 years of office administrative experience, strong Microsoft Office skills and attention to detail. They must also handle confidential information and be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Skills

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office Suite
Calendar management
Meeting coordination
Travel arrangements
Records management
Filing systems
Data entry
Invoice processing
Expense reports
Inventory monitoring
Confidentiality
Time management
Communication
Customer service
Problem solving

Benefits

Weekly pay
Medical and dental benefits
Free training programs
Health and safety programs

Keywords

Administrative Assistant
Administrative Support
Office Administration
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
Outlook
PowerPoint
Calendar Management
Scheduling
Data Entry
Filing
Invoice Processing
Temporary
Dartmouth
Nova Scotia
Front Desk
Receptionist
Executive Support
Office Clerk

Perks

Paid training

Tools

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint

Languages

English

Seniority

Entry level

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