Administrative Assistant - Contract
About the role
📍 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, AB 🏢 Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3–4 days/week onsite) 🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:15 AM–4:30 PM (MT) | 36.25 hours/week We're looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and operational support. If you're organized, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and can manage multiple priorities, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities Provide administrative support to program staff and management. Manage incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence. Scan, file, route, and maintain documents and records. Support document reviews, approvals, tracking, and signatures. Perform data entry and electronic document management. Maintain office supplies and administrative resources. Coordinate inter-office mail and courier deliveries. Respond to routine inquiries and redirect requests as needed. Support program applications, verification activities, and client documentation. Maintain confidentiality and assist with special projects. Requirements Must Have High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 5 years of customer service and/or retail sales experience. Minimum 5 years working in a fast-paced environment. Minimum 5 years demonstrating strong analytical skills. Minimum 5 years prioritizing multiple tasks in a complex environment. Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Nice to Have 5+ years of Information Management experience. 5+ years in a government or similarly regulated environment. Experience supporting projects across multiple technical environments. Previous administrative support experience. Additional Information Hybrid role based in Calgary or Edmonton. Level 2 Enhanced Security Screening (Criminal Record Check + FMRIS) required. Laptop and system access provided. Contract may be extended for up to 18 months.
About Dawn Recruiting Agency
Dawn Recruiting is a modern, full-service recruiting agency built for speed, accuracy, and value. We combine the precision of human vetting with the power of video screening and AI-assisted insights — helping employers hire stronger talent in as little as 7 days.
Traditional recruiting is slow, expensive, and too often driven by résumé keyword matching. Dawn does it differently.
Powered by Video. Backed by Human Expertise.
Every applicant is reviewed by a dedicated screening team and completes a short video profile that reveals communication skills, personality, presentation, and culture fit — things no résumé can show.
This approach lets us review hundreds of candidates at scale and surface only the top few who genuinely stand out.
Why Employers Choose Dawn
Better Matches: Video-screened candidates vetted for communication, confidence, and culture fit.
Faster Hiring: Average time-to-fill of 7 days across most roles.
Lower Fees: A simple 17% placement fee, saving employers 20–30% vs. traditional agencies.
Full-Service Support: From sourcing to screening to scheduling interviews — we handle the heavy lifting.
Who We Serve
Dawn Recruiting supports employers across Canada and the United States in: Accounting & Finance, IT & SaaS, Engineering, Healthcare, HR, Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Creative & Marketing, and Executive Search.
A Better Way to Hire
We’re building a new standard for recruiting — one driven by transparency, efficiency, and real human insight. Whether you’re hiring one role or scaling a team, Dawn Recruiting delivers a deeper talent pool and a faster path to great hires.
👉 Learn more at www.dawnrecruiting.com
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Administrative Assistant - Contract
About the role
📍 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, AB 🏢 Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3–4 days/week onsite) 🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:15 AM–4:30 PM (MT) | 36.25 hours/week We're looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and operational support. If you're organized, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and can manage multiple priorities, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities Provide administrative support to program staff and management. Manage incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence. Scan, file, route, and maintain documents and records. Support document reviews, approvals, tracking, and signatures. Perform data entry and electronic document management. Maintain office supplies and administrative resources. Coordinate inter-office mail and courier deliveries. Respond to routine inquiries and redirect requests as needed. Support program applications, verification activities, and client documentation. Maintain confidentiality and assist with special projects. Requirements Must Have High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 5 years of customer service and/or retail sales experience. Minimum 5 years working in a fast-paced environment. Minimum 5 years demonstrating strong analytical skills. Minimum 5 years prioritizing multiple tasks in a complex environment. Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Nice to Have 5+ years of Information Management experience. 5+ years in a government or similarly regulated environment. Experience supporting projects across multiple technical environments. Previous administrative support experience. Additional Information Hybrid role based in Calgary or Edmonton. Level 2 Enhanced Security Screening (Criminal Record Check + FMRIS) required. Laptop and system access provided. Contract may be extended for up to 18 months.
About Dawn Recruiting Agency
Dawn Recruiting is a modern, full-service recruiting agency built for speed, accuracy, and value. We combine the precision of human vetting with the power of video screening and AI-assisted insights — helping employers hire stronger talent in as little as 7 days.
Traditional recruiting is slow, expensive, and too often driven by résumé keyword matching. Dawn does it differently.
Powered by Video. Backed by Human Expertise.
Every applicant is reviewed by a dedicated screening team and completes a short video profile that reveals communication skills, personality, presentation, and culture fit — things no résumé can show.
This approach lets us review hundreds of candidates at scale and surface only the top few who genuinely stand out.
Why Employers Choose Dawn
Better Matches: Video-screened candidates vetted for communication, confidence, and culture fit.
Faster Hiring: Average time-to-fill of 7 days across most roles.
Lower Fees: A simple 17% placement fee, saving employers 20–30% vs. traditional agencies.
Full-Service Support: From sourcing to screening to scheduling interviews — we handle the heavy lifting.
Who We Serve
Dawn Recruiting supports employers across Canada and the United States in: Accounting & Finance, IT & SaaS, Engineering, Healthcare, HR, Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Creative & Marketing, and Executive Search.
A Better Way to Hire
We’re building a new standard for recruiting — one driven by transparency, efficiency, and real human insight. Whether you’re hiring one role or scaling a team, Dawn Recruiting delivers a deeper talent pool and a faster path to great hires.
👉 Learn more at www.dawnrecruiting.com