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Executive Assistant I Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Executive Assistant I salary in Canada?
  How much does an Executive Assistant I in Canada make? The median annual Executive Assistant I salary in Canada is C$76,930, as of August 26, 2026, with a range usually between C$68,893-C$87,585 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Executive Assistant I may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Executive Assistant I in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Executive Assistant I in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Executive Assistant I in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of August 26, 2026

• Job Description for Executive Assistant I
  Provides multi-faceted administrative support and assistance to ensure effective use of an executive's time and productive interactions with staff and the public. Handles a wide range of administrative and support tasks and independently initiates and implements processes to manage projects, information, and people. Manages the executive's schedule, meeting preparations, follow-up tasks, and complex travel arrangements. Conducts research and information gathering on behalf of the executive and prepares summaries and reports. Develops positive and strategic relationships at all levels of the organization. Uses discretion, judgment, and knowledge of the organization to facilitate the executive's activities and maintain confidentiality. May be responsible for directing and deploying support staff or other resources. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to an executive. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Executive Assistant I
  • Administrative Assistant I
  • Executive Assistant II
  • Executive Assistant III
  • Executive Assistant IV
  • Executive Assistant Manager
  • Executive Assistant Senior Supervisor
  • Executive Assistant Supervisor
  • Financial Assistant I

• Level of Education
  • Executive Assistant I Salaries with No Diploma
  • Executive Assistant I Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
  • Executive Assistant I Salaries with an Associate's Degree
  • Executive Assistant I Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Executive Assistant I Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Executive Assistant I Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Executive Assistant I
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Executive Assistant I
  • Administrative, Support, and Clerical
  • Entry Level

• Executive Assistant I Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

• Administrative, Support, and Clerical Jobs by Salary Range
  • <$30K
  • $30K–$50K
  • $50K–$80K
  • $80K–$100K
  • >$100K