From executive assistants managing AI-powered scheduling to office managers coordinating hybrid teams, today's administrative professionals must be adaptable, efficient, and digitally savvy. To attract and retain top talent in Canada, organizations need a strategic approach to compensation and talent management that embraces flexibility and digital fluency.
prepare to uncover
- how to attract top talent in business administration and operations in a competitive Canadian job market
- how current compensation trends will influence your recruitment strategy
- the impact of local salary trends on the business administration and operations sector
Our 2026 business administration salary guide is the essential resource for mastering this new landscape, providing the data and strategies you need to find and retain top talent.
what you'll uncover in our 2026 salary guide
Our comprehensive guide compiles data from a wide range of administrative and operations roles to give you a detailed view of the evolving Canadian market. Inside, you will find:
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in-demand job market data
Get a granular look at national and regional salary averages for the most sought-after roles, including:
- executive assistant
- office manager
- operations coordinator
- project coordinator
- administrative assistant
- receptionist
- office clerk
- supply clerk
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analysis and trends for the year ahead
Beyond the numbers, our guide provides strategic insights into the factors that will drive hiring and retention in 2026.
- Digital fluency becomes table stakes: Learn why skills in cloud platforms, advanced spreadsheet functions, and business analytics have become baseline requirements. We explore how to bridge the skills gap by offering targeted training and professional development pathways that 62% of administrative professionals consider essential.
- The power of AI to upskill: Discover how to use AI to your advantage by offering personalized upskilling for employees. This not only creates more efficient pathways to advanced roles but also provides the learning and development opportunities that 49% of workers consider essential when evaluating job offers.
- Retaining talent with personalized benefits: We explore why offering flexible hours, locations, and work intensity is a powerful strategy for attracting top talent. With 57% of workers saying they would trust an employer more if they offered personalized benefits, our guide helps you build a modern, flexible workplace.
Our guide features contributions from industry experts, offering a comprehensive view of the current and future landscape of compensation in the administrative and operations fields. By understanding these trends, you can build a highly skilled team ready for the challenges of 2026.
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