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Jobs in administration are wide-ranging and varied though individuals in this field provide an essential service to many businesses and employers. With the task of keeping offices and businesses running smoothly, administrators are employed throughout the private and public sectors. They can perform many different tasks, from photocopying to managing payroll, and often juggle various duties at one time. Knowledge of information technology, office management, and book-keeping is usually needed to complete the majority of required tasks. Though administrators most often work in an office setting, the advent of telecommunication means some jobs in this field are moving online.

Responsibilities & Skills

While each office is different, most administrators are required to produce correspondence and documents, maintain records, spreadsheets, and databases, use a range of content management systems and software packages, attend meetings, take minutes, manage budgets, order office supplies, sort and distribute mail, and complete many other tasks. Specialist skills will likely be required of some jobs, but strong clerical skills, the ability to multitask, and a talent for organization will generally ensure an individual succeeds in this area.

Required Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma
• Completion of a college program for administrative assistants or secretaries, or a university degree in business administration may be needed

Useful Links

• Canadian Division of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
• Association of Administrative Assistants