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StafinGo

Administrative Assistant

On site

Ottawa, Canada

Freelance

29-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Attention to detail Training Organization Organizational Skills

Job Specifications

Intermediate Administrative Assistant (Onsite – Ottawa, ON)

Full-Time Contract | 48 Weeks | Government Environment

Stafingo is currently hiring an Intermediate Administrative Assistant for a professional federal government client in Ottawa. This is a full-time, onsite contract role supporting a senior leadership team during a period of organizational growth.

Job title: Administrative Assistant(Intermediate)

Location: Ottawa, ON (Onsite)

Contract Details:11 months

Hours: Full-time

Compensation: $21–$27/hour (based on experience)

Secret Clearance: Secret (Issued by PSPC)

Role Overview

The successful candidate will provide administrative and staffing support to a senior management team within a complex government organization. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience working in a Government of Canada environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide general office and administrative support
Coordinate meetings, room bookings, and calendars
Prepare, format, and distribute correspondence, agendas, presentations, and records of decision
Maintain and update organizational charts
Track and report staffing activities and establishment changes
Maintain accurate records within personnel and information management systems
Develop and manage electronic information libraries
Respond to stakeholder inquiries and guide internal processes
Support senior staff with ad hoc administrative tasks as required

Mandatory Requirements:

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum 12 months of relevant administrative experience
At least 2 years (within the last 5 years) using Microsoft Office Suite
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
Experience within the Government of Canada is mandatory
Valid Secret Security Clearance (issued by PSPC)
Ability to work full-time onsite in Ottawa
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Assets / Right-Fit Considerations

The following will be considered strong assets:

Additional administrative experience in a federal government department
Knowledge of government staffing, personnel, or information management processes
Experience supporting senior executives or management teams
Strong organizational, documentation, and coordination skills
Familiarity with government policies, procedures, and governance environments

Security Requirement

Secret Clearance (valid and issued by PSPC) is mandatory

Interested:

If interested, please apply to the job posting directly or send your resume to harpreet@stafingo.com for immediate consideration.

About the Company

Welcome to StafinGo, a dynamic force in the world of staffing solutions. Elevate your workforce with our tailored recruitment services that blend innovation, expertise, and personalized attention. At StafinGo, we pride ourselves on being more than a staffing agency; we are your strategic staffing partner. With a deep understanding of the evolving job market, we navigate the complexities of recruitment, ensuring your business thrives through the power of exceptional talent. Our Core Values: Excellence: We strive for excellen... Know more