Posted 8 days ago
Administrative Support
@ Altis
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Altis is hiring a contract administrative support worker in Ottawa, on site five days a week, for a three-month term with a possible extension. The role receives, logs, labels and tracks laboratory specimens and documentation in a busy healthcare setting.
Pay:
$23–$26 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Receive, log, label and track incoming specimens
- Assign unique identifiers and record information accurately
- Maintain records from receipt through processing and reporting
- Manage high volume while meeting timelines
- Support daily priorities with the administrative team
Requirements summary:
- Administrative or office support experience in a fast-paced setting
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Comfort with data entry and tracking documentation
- Strong written and verbal English communication
- Basic anatomy understanding is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Altis
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Full company description
Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level to executive management, at the most competitive rates. Every year, we place more than 4,000 experienced candidates nationwide, fueling our clients’ businesses while building careers worth celebrating.
- LinkedIn followers
- 289,738
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 269
- Reported office locations
- 102 Bank St, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N4, CA
- 330 Bay Street, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8, CA
- 905 West Pender St, Suite 405, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1L6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Altis
- Specialties
- staffing
- recruitment
- IT staffing
- F&A staffing
- and Administration & Support staffing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | staffingrecruitmentIT staffingF&A staffingand Administration & Support staffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 407 |
| View page |
Location: Ottawa, ON, On-site (5 days per week)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: 3-month contract (with the possibility of an extension)
Background Check Requirement: Criminal Background and Covid-19 Vaccination Verification
About the Opportunity
Join a collaborative healthcare environment where your attention to detail and organizational skills will directly support the timely processing of important laboratory work. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy administrative team while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll receive hands-on training and ongoing support as you help manage a significant backlog of consults. Your work will play an important role in ensuring specimens and documentation are accurately tracked throughout the processing lifecycle.
Whats In It for You
Gain valuable experience in a respected healthcare environment
Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from an experienced team
Work in a collaborative workplace that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous learning
Opportunity for contract extension based on operational requirements
Your Responsibilities
You'll receive, log, label, and track incoming specimens and related documentation with a high degree of accuracy
You'll assign unique identifiers to specimens while ensuring all information is recorded correctly
You'll maintain accurate records to support tracking from receipt through processing and reporting
You'll help manage a high volume of work while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting timelines
You'll collaborate with the administrative team to support daily operational priorities
Skills and Qualifications
Previous administrative or office support experience in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Comfortable working with data entry and tracking documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
A basic understanding of anatomy is considered an asset
Why Partner with Altis
If youve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if youre a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
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