Canada
Office Administrator Salary in Kanata, Ontario
$29K
20% Low Band Avg
CAD $42K
Average
$55K
80% High Band Avg
Salaries based on experience level
The Average Entry Level salary of Office Administrator in Kanata, Ontario is CAD $32K/yr, this salary increases 33% to $42K/yr when reach Mid Level Career.
From Mid to Senior Level the average salary increases 30% from $42K/yr to $55K/yr.
Salary Compared to Canada National Average Salary
- Office Administrator in Kanata, Ontario Salary
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- Office Administrator in Canada Salary
The Average Salary of Office Administrator in Kanata, Ontario is $42K/yr. This is +8% higher ($3,273) compared to Canada national average salary of $39K/yr.
Salary Compared to Kanata City Average Salary
- Office Administrator in Kanata, Ontario Salary
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- Kanata, Ontario City Average Salary
The Average Salary of Office Administrator in Kanata, Ontario is -38% lower (-26,639) than the average salary for the city of Kanata, Ontario $69K/yr.
Office Administrator job description
Job Title: Office Administrator
Overview/Summary of the Role:
The Office Administrator is responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative tasks and maintaining a smooth-running office environment. The role involves managing paperwork, maintaining records, managing the phone and email systems, and overseeing the office's general operations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Managing phone calls and emails
- Scheduling appointments and meetings
- Managing supply inventory and placing orders
- Maintaining records and databases
Office Administrator interview questions
Interviewer: Good afternoon, and thank you for coming in today. Can you please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background?
Candidate: Hi, my name is Sarah and I have worked in administrative roles for the past 5 years. I have experience with managing calendars, arranging travel, organizing events and handling incoming phone calls and emails.
Interviewer: Great. Can you give me an example of a time when you had to prioritize multiple tasks and identify which ones required immediate attention?
Candidate: Sure, in my last job I had to schedule an urgent appointment for my boss with a client, while also organizing a team meeting and sorting through a backlog of emails. I prioritized the urgent appointment first, then scheduled the team meeting and worked through the backlog of emails in between.
Interviewer: Excellent. Our office receives a high volume of phone calls and emails on a daily basis. How do you handle managing these while also completing your other tasks?
Candidate: I would first prioritize the most urgent calls or emails and take care of them immediately. For the others, I would respond as soon as possible or schedule them for a later time if I am occupied with other tasks.