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Administrative Assistants

(NOC 1241)
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Requirement


  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a one- or two-year college or other program for administrative assistants or secretaries or previous clerical experience is required.

Degrees Associated with This Career

High School Diploma
Certificate
Diploma

Useful Experience/Skills

Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
Compile data, statistics and other information
Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences
Order office supplies and maintain inventory
Determine and establish office procedures and routines
Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
Schedule and confirm appointments
Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information
Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Business
Mathematics
English

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Office Administration - Executive (Four consecutive semesters) Diploma; University Transfer
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Office Administration - Executive Diploma; Co-op
Office Administration - Executive Diploma
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Office Administration - General Certificate; Online
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Cornerstone Community College
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
International Business Management Diploma; Co-op; Online; Distance
Customer Service Diploma; Co-op
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Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Office Administration Diploma
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Modified on January 26, 2022