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Office Administration Programs at Ontario Colleges

What to expect from a career as an Office Administrator or Administrative Assistant

Working as an office administrator requires a diverse skill set and the ability to multitask under even the most hectic conditions. Because office administration positions are available across a variety of industries, it also means being adaptable to a variety of different environments and procedures. Office administration programs at Ontario colleges prepare students with practical and people skills that will help them adapt to any number of office environments.

If you’re interested in starting a fast-paced, challenging, multi-faceted career as an office administrator, here’s what you need to know. More

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BORÉAL HEARST OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - ADJOINT ADMINISTRATIF (ENTRER BUREAU COMMIS)


  • Program Code: DBUR
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

Les Candidats Admissibles À Ce Programme Seront Automatiquement Inscrits À La 1ère Année Du Programme Commun (Administration De Bureau - Commis Gbur).

BORÉAL KAPUSKASING OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - ADJOINT ADMINISTRATIF (ENTRER BUREAU COMMIS)


  • Program Code: DBUR
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL NEW LISKEARD OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - ADJOINT ADMINISTRATIF (ENTRER BUREAU COMMIS)


  • Program Code: DBUR
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL NIPISSING OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - ADJOINT ADMINISTRATIF (ENTRER BUREAU COMMIS)


  • Program Code: DBUR
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL SUDBURY OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - ADJOINT ADMINISTRATIF (ENTRER BUREAU COMMIS)


  • Program Code: DBUR
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL TIMMINS OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - ADJOINT ADMINISTRATIF (ENTRER BUREAU COMMIS)


  • Program Code: DBUR
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL TORONTO OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - ADJOINT ADMINISTRATIF (ENTRER BUREAU COMMIS)


  • Program Code: DBUR
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL HEARST OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - COMMIS


  • Program Code: GBUR
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL KAPUSKASING OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - COMMIS


  • Program Code: GBUR
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL NEW LISKEARD OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - COMMIS


  • Program Code: GBUR
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL NIPISSING OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - COMMIS


  • Program Code: GBUR
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL SUDBURY OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - COMMIS


  • Program Code: GBUR
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL TIMMINS OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - COMMIS


  • Program Code: GBUR
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL TORONTO OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU - COMMIS


  • Program Code: GBUR
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

LA CITÉ OTTAWA OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU-ADJOINT ADMINISTRATIF


  • Program Code: 51243
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

LA CITÉ OTTAWA OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DE BUREAU-COMMIS


  • Program Code: 41035
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGIAN MUSKOKA OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BOOKKEEPING


  • Program Code: BOKP
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGIAN SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BOOKKEEPING


  • Program Code: BOKP
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER LAKESHORE OPEN 6 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


  • Program Code: 20091
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER LAKESHORE OPEN 6 SEMESTERS 2014 - Jan Visit

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


  • Program Code: 20091
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS CLOSED 6 SEMESTERS 2013 - May Visit

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT


  • Program Code: 2507
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS OPEN 6 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT


  • Program Code: 2507
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS OPEN 6 SEMESTERS 2014 - Jan Visit

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT


  • Program Code: 2507
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS OPEN 6 SEMESTERS 2014 - May Visit

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT


  • Program Code: 2507
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA MARKHAM CLOSED 32 WEEKS 2013 - May Visit

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS


  • Program Code: BOS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CONTINUOUS INTAKE
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Non-Ministry Funded. Contact The Registrar'S Office For Tuition Policy And Start Dates.

SENECA MARKHAM OPEN 32 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS


  • Program Code: BOS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CONTINUOUS INTAKE
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA MARKHAM OPEN 32 WEEKS 2014 - Jan Visit

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS


  • Program Code: BOS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CONTINUOUS INTAKE
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA MARKHAM OPEN 32 WEEKS 2014 - May Visit

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS


  • Program Code: BOS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CONTINUOUS INTAKE
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA NEWMARKET CLOSED 32 WEEKS 2013 - May Visit

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS


  • Program Code: BOS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CONTINUOUS INTAKE
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Non-Ministry Funded. Contact The Registrar'S Office For Tuition Policy And Start Dates.

SENECA NEWMARKET OPEN 32 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS


  • Program Code: BOS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CONTINUOUS INTAKE
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA NEWMARKET OPEN 32 WEEKS 2014 - Jan Visit

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS


  • Program Code: BOS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CONTINUOUS INTAKE
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA NEWMARKET OPEN 32 WEEKS 2014 - May Visit

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS


  • Program Code: BOS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CONTINUOUS INTAKE
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA YORK GATE CLOSED 32 WEEKS 2013 - May Visit

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS


  • Program Code: BOS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CONTINUOUS INTAKE
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Non-Ministry Funded. Contact The Registrar'S Office For Tuition Policy And Start Dates.

SENECA YORK GATE OPEN 32 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS


  • Program Code: BOS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CONTINUOUS INTAKE
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA YORK GATE OPEN 32 WEEKS 2014 - Jan Visit

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS


  • Program Code: BOS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CONTINUOUS INTAKE
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA YORK GATE OPEN 32 WEEKS 2014 - May Visit

BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS


  • Program Code: BOS
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CONTINUOUS INTAKE
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

COURT SUPPORT SERVICES


  • Program Code: 2470
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2014 - Jan Visit

COURT SUPPORT SERVICES


  • Program Code: 2470
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGE BROWN WATERFRONT CAMPUS OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

DENTAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION


  • Program Code: S115
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

NIAGARA WELLAND CAMPUS OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

DENTAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION


  • Program Code: 0151
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

DURHAM OSHAWA OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

DENTAL RECEPTION AND ADMINISTRATION


  • Program Code: DRA
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONESTOGA BRANTFORD (LAURIER CAMPUS) OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

HEALTH OFFICE ADMINISTRATION


  • Program Code: 1047
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONESTOGA DOON WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

HEALTH OFFICE ADMINISTRATION


  • Program Code: 1047
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

LAW CLERK


  • Program Code: 0220X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 45 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

LAW CLERK


  • Program Code: 0220Z05F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: ACCELERATED
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This intensive program is also a mobile learning program which requires students to supply and use a laptop or other device specified by the program.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

LAW CLERK


  • Program Code: 0220X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

LAMBTON MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

LAW CLERK


  • Program Code: LACL
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

NIAGARA NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

LAW CLERK


  • Program Code: 0425
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

LAW FIRM PROFILE-OFFICE ADMINISTRATION


  • Program Code: 0214L
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ST. CLAIR MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

LEGAL OFFICE ASSISTANT


  • Program Code: B891
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes: