Administrative Assistant

Location: Brampton, ON

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Pay: CA$20.00–CA$22.00 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, dependable, and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our team at our family-owned funeral home in Brampton.

This is a full-time position supporting our management team and the day-to-day administrative needs of the organization. The successful candidate will be professional, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to communicate effectively with staff, management, families, and community members.

As we serve a diverse community, fluency in English and Punjabi is preferred and would be considered a strong asset.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide day-to-day administrative support to management and other departments as required
- Prepare, review, organize, and format documents, reports, correspondence, and internal communications
- Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, calendars, and other administrative logistics
- Monitor outstanding tasks, follow-ups, and deadlines and help ensure items are completed on time
- Maintain organized electronic and physical files, records, and documentation
- Assist with employee onboarding, including preparing documentation, maintaining employee records, and tracking required training
- Support the maintenance and organization of company policies, procedures, forms, and administrative systems
- Assist management with internal projects and company initiatives
- Prepare spreadsheets, trackers, reports, and other administrative materials




- Assist with data entry and maintaining accurate information within company systems
- Communicate professionally with employees, families, vendors, and community partners as required
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
- Provide general office and administrative support as needed

Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 3 years of administrative experience preferred
- Secondary School Diploma required; post-secondary education in Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field is an asset
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to communicate in Punjabi is preferred and considered a strong asset
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Comfortable using Google Workspace, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Drive
- Ability to learn new software, systems, and administrative processes
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, dependable, and trustworthy
- Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills




- Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment
- Proactive approach to identifying tasks, following up, and solving problems

What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who is organized, accountable, and takes initiative. You should be comfortable working in an environment where priorities can change quickly and where strong follow-up and attention to detail are important.

Because we work within the funeral profession, we are also looking for someone who demonstrates compassion, professionalism, discretion, and respect when interacting with families and handling sensitive information.

Why Join Us?

- Full-time, permanent employment
- On-site parking
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive, family-oriented workplace
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization that is actively involved in the community

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your administrative experience, relevant skills, and why you would be a good fit for the position.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Join our team and help us provide compassionate, professional service to the families and communities we serve.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Education:
- Secondary School (required)

Experience:
- Administrative: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Administrative Assistant (Brampton)
🏢 Brampton Crematorium u0026 Visitation Centre
📍 Brampton