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Administrative Assistant

Edmonton, Canada Job ID JR0140616 Category Administrative Assistant, Administrative Support Post Date Jan. 06, 2026
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McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

As the Administrative Assistant supporting the Sr. Director of Operations, you’ll play a key role in managing day‑to‑day administrative activities for the Distribution Centre. This role requires strong professionalism, excellent organization, and the ability to support a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. You’ll partner closely with leadership, employees, and cross-functional teams to help ensure smooth operations across the site.

This position offers competitive compensation, 15 days of paid vacation, 2 floater days (prorated), group insurance from day one, and eligibility to participate in the annual management incentive program.

New graduates from post-secondary Supply Chain programs are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Financial & Administrative Support

  • Manage financial processes through Ariba, including budget tracking, purchase orders, invoicing, and vendor payment follow‑ups
  • Compile and monitor payroll using ADP time and attendance systems
  • Prepare reports, track metrics, and complete ad‑hoc administrative tasks as needed

People & HR Support

  • Coordinate recruitment, orientation, and onboarding for warehouse employees
  • Support attendance management and scheduling activities
  • Track and administer vacation and time‑off requests for union and non‑union staff
  • Monitor and document workplace injuries, disability claims, and leave of absence cases
  • Provide guidance on relevant components of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, escalating as needed
  • Maintain strong working relationships with local Union Representatives

Health, Safety & Engagement

  • Provide administrative support for Health & Safety programs, H&S Committee, and corporate wellness initiatives
  • Assist with site security processes in partnership with Operations
  • Coordinate local engagement activities and support corporate community initiatives

Collaboration & Communication

  • Partner with peers, regional teams, and home office contacts on operational tasks and corporate initiatives
  • Prepare communications, presentations, and documentation as required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Typically requires 3+ years of related experience

Additional Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of administrative or equivalent experience
  • Post‑secondary education in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with payroll or time recording software (ADP preferred)
  • Experience using Workday and/or SAP is an asset
  • Experience interpreting Collective Bargaining Agreements preferred
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety programs and WCB processes preferred
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality

Career Level

IC Business Support – B3

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$49,500 - $82,500

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

  • McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
  • McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
  • McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

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