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Hays

Administrative Assistant

On site

Ottawa, Canada

Freelance

18-02-2026

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Skills

Attention to detail Recruitment

Job Specifications

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MUST HAVE RELIABILITY CLEARANCE

This is a 6 month contract with potential for extension/ permanency

This position is located East Ottawa in office full time (Free parking available)

The successful candidate MUST be available to start ASAP

Hourly Rate: up to $25.00 per hour

Your new company:

Hays Specialist Recruitment has partnered with a technology company located in Ottawa, ON. We are looking to hire a Administrative Assistant to join their team on a contract basis of 4 months, which has the possibility of extension/ permanent. This candidate will be working from their Ottawa Office on a full time basis.

New Role:

Confirming and communicating on material orders
Credit card reconciliation
Administrative tasks like reviewing reports and actioning items as needed
Support on data entry tasks for an upcoming erp transition
Answering the phones and creating purchase orders as needed
Supporting the Supply Chain Manager and Supervisor with any administrative tasks needed

Requirements:

Strong attention to detail
Self starter
Quick learner
Ability to handle pressure and stress
Ability to switch between tasks and handle heavy workloads
Positive disposition
Skilled using MS Office

AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

About the Company

We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning. As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights. Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the mill... Know more