Admin Assistant lll

McKesson’s Corporate; Surrey; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Canada seeks an Administrative Assistant III to support the day-to-day operations of a busy distribution centre. You will manage payroll support, scheduling, onboarding, and operational coordination, partnering with warehouse leadership, vendors, and union representatives to keep the site running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in related roles, strong MS Office skills, and experience with payroll/timekeeping systems such as ADP.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in administrative support or payroll coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for daily distribution centre operations.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, vendor payments, and budget-related activities.
• Support payroll and time‑keeping 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.

Education

Certificate or diploma in Business Administration

Tools

ADP

SAP

Ariba

Job description

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.

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.

What You Will Do

• Provide administrative support for daily distribution centre operations
• Process invoices, purchase orders, vendor payments, and budget‑related activities
• Support payroll and time‑keeping 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

Basic Requirements

• 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

Preferred Skills / Experience

• 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

Work Environment

• 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

Why Join Us?

• 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.

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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 $52,300 - $87,100

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Join us at McKesson!

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.