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The Administrative Assistant III supports the day-to-day operations of a busy distribution centre by managing administrative processes, payroll support, employee scheduling, onboarding, and operational coordination. This role works closely with warehouse leadership, employees, vendors, and union representatives to help keep the site running smoothly.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in administrative support, payroll, HR coordination, operations support, warehouse administration, or distribution centre operations.
- Provide administrative support for daily distribution centre operations
- Process invoices, purchase orders, vendor payments, and budget-related activities
- Support payroll and timekeeping processes using ADP or similar systems
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and orientation for new warehouse employees
- Maintain employee schedules, attendance records, and time-off tracking
- Support leave-of-absence, workplace injury, and disability claim administration
- Coordinate vacation requests for union and non-union employees
- Serve as a point of contact for employee and administrative inquiries
- Support health and safety programs, wellness initiatives, and committee activities
- Assist with employee engagement events and community involvement programs
- Maintain records, reports, and operational documentation
- Coordinate with local leadership, regional teams, vendors, and union representatives
- Support site security processes and administrative operational projects
- Typically requires 3+ years of related experience
- Minimum 2 years of administrative experience
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Experience supporting payroll, timekeeping, scheduling, or employee records
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Certificate or diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field
- Experience with ADP or other payroll/timekeeping systems
- Experience with SAP, Ariba, or similar business systems
- Experience supporting warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution centre operations
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Familiarity with attendance management, onboarding, and employee relations processes
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety programs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- On-site role located in a fast-paced distribution centre
- Frequent interaction with warehouse employees, leadership teams, vendors, and support functions
- Combination of administrative office work and operational support responsibilities
- Environment requires strong organization, multitasking, and attention to deadlines
- Collaborative workplace focused on employee support, operational efficiency, and customer service
- Be a key part of a healthcare supply chain operation that supports communities across Canada
- Diverse role combining payroll, administration, employee support, and operations coordination
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth and development
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on employee experience and site operations
- Stable industry with long-term career potential
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,
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$52,300 - $87,100
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