Secretary Jobs in Ontario

A Secretary in the admin industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations within an organization. They are responsible for handling office tasks such as answering phone calls, organizing files, scheduling appointments, and managing correspondence. They also maintain office supplies, prepare reports, and draft documents. Secretaries often act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, so they must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They should also have proficiency in office management software like Microsoft Office Suite and have excellent organizational skills.

Before becoming a Secretary, a person might have held roles such as an Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, or Office Clerk. These positions help develop the necessary skills and experience for succeeding as a Secretary. Additionally, while not always required, having certifications like the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) can enhance a Secretary's job prospects and prove their competence in crucial administrative tasks.

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Ordering and monitoring inventory of supplies What you bring to the role: Recent Unit Secretary experience in a hospital outpatient clinic setting Excellent public relations, interpersonal, communication...

Administrative Assistant - Interim

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 14 hours ago

About Monster Energy: Forget about blending in. Thats not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the game-changers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw,...

Administrative Assistant, Fire Services

  • County Of Brant, ON
  • 16 hours ago
  • County Of Brant, ON
  • 16 hours ago

REPORTS TO : Fire Chief LOCATION: Initial Placement - Fire Administration Office (Paris) Minimum Qualifications: Relevant Post-Secondary School education or equivalent combination of education and...

Administrative Assistant

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 17 hours ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 17 hours ago

Follow us on LinkedIn Job Type: Employee Duration in Months (for fixed-term jobs): 12 Job Family: Administrative Support # of Open Positions: 1 Faculty/Service - Department: HR_7701_2 Campus: 555...

Compensation Pay Range: $26.43-$32.46 Job Description: Please Note: If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an...

Administrative Assistant

  • Toronto, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 1 day ago

Job Description What is the Opportunity? The RBC Dominion Securities branch located in downtown, Toronto is looking for a resourceful, empathetic and collaborative individual to join our leading...

Administrative Assistant

  • Richmond Hill, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond Hill, ON
  • 1 day ago

Job Description What is the opportunity? As the Administrative Assistant supporting 2 Vice Presidents, Commercial Financial Services, you will provide in-depth support in day-to-day management of...

Administrative Assistant

  • Vaughan, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Vaughan, ON
  • 2 days ago

GFL Environmental is seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our executive team. In this dynamic role, reporting to the Executive...

ScotiaMcLeod Administrative Support Assistant - Thunder Bay (12 Month Contract)

  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • 2 days ago

Requisition ID: 232315 As a cornerstone business within Scotia Wealth Management, ScotiaMcLeod has earned a reputation for integrity based on service excellence and trusted investment advice. Our...

The role reports to the Associate General Counsel and Managing Director, Enterprise Board Governance and Assistant Corporate Secretary....

Administrative Assistant II, Branch Operations - Full-time

  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • 3 days ago

Requisition Details: Employment Status: Regular, Full Time (1.0 FTE) Program Name: Branch Operations Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75 Work Schedule: Days On-Call: No Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're...

Administrative Associate

  • Bolton, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Bolton, ON
  • 4 days ago

Truthfulness | Fairness | Value | Loyalty At Western Financial Group, we take pride in being one of Canada's largest insurance brokers. Our strength lies in our incredible team of over 2,200...

Administrative Assistant, Contract

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 4 days ago

The Institutional Division, Ecolab's core and largest business, instills confidence that every aspect of our customers operations are protected. As a trusted partner serving the food service and...

Legal Assistant III

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 4 days ago

Work Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Hours: 35 Line of Business: Legal Pay Details: $49,050 - $73,600 CAD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all...

Sales Zone Administrative Assistant (ZAA)

  • Brampton, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Brampton, ON
  • 4 days ago

Overview At Frito Lay Canada, theZoneAdministrative Assistant will work closely with the Zone Sales Director, Zone Business Manager, and District Sales Leaders within the zone to ensure the team...

Secretary Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Legal Secretary Course
Overview The legal sector can offer lucrative and stable career opportunities in the UK. If you are interested in the legal system and currently looking for a promising job, becoming a legal...
Becoming a Legal Secretary
Looking to start your career or need a change of industry? Working as a legal secretary is an excellent career option for these reasons:Career ProspectsThere are many career prospects and a large...
Medical Secretary Training
Overview A medical secretary is responsible for dealing with patients, maintaining records and confidentiality, managing inventory and much more. Thus, before you start your career in this area,...

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Salary for Secretary Jobs in Ontario

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdmin research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Secretary positions.



Highest Education Level

Secretarys in Ontario offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.0%
High School or GED
25.3%
Associate's Degree
17.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.3%
Master's Degree
8.1%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Secretarys in Ontario
1-2 years
44.2%
Less than 1 year
30.3%
None
13.6%
2-4 years
10.1%
4-6 years
1.9%


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