A virtual assistant Thunder Bay businesses hire covers admin, calls, bookkeeping and web tasks for far less than a local hire. MyRemoteVA VAs start the same day, from $5.62 an hour.
Thunder Bay businesses run lean, and admin piles up fast when your team is small. A virtual assistant Thunder Bay owners hire takes inbox, invoicing, customer replies and data entry off the desk and handles it on EST hours. Your VA starts the same day, with a team lead reviewing every task.
What your virtual assistant Thunder Bay handles
- Inbox management, reply drafts and calendar scheduling.
- QuickBooks or Xero data entry, invoicing and expense tracking.
- Customer support tickets and live-chat replies.
- WordPress or Shopify content updates and product edits.
- Research, spreadsheets, reports and presentation prep.
- Social media scheduling and community management.
How much does a virtual assistant in Thunder Bay cost?
A local admin hire in Thunder Bay runs $22 to $45 CAD an hour — plus CPP, EI and Ontario payroll taxes. A remote VA through MyRemoteVA starts from $5.62 USD an hour on a dedicated full-time plan, or $12 USD an hour pay-as-you-go. PayPal converts the price to Canadian dollars. Hours roll over each month. No long contract.
Thunder Bay industries we work with
We work with healthcare practices and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre suppliers, Lakehead University businesses, mining and forestry companies, transportation and logistics firms, government contractors, construction companies, and retail and professional services across Northwestern Ontario. Your VA works in QuickBooks, Xero, Salesforce, HubSpot or your existing tools. No migration needed.
Working Thunder Bay EST hours from Kerala
Our team is based in Kerala, India. When a Thunder Bay business opens at 9am EST, it is 7:30pm in Kerala — a full evening shift ahead. When Ontario switches to EDT in spring, our rotas adjust the same day. Tell us your preferred hours at sign-up and we match them.
Ontario HST and bookkeeping
Ontario businesses collect 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) on most taxable supplies. Your VA keeps QuickBooks or Xero current through the quarter so your accountant has clean HST data when the filing date arrives. HST returns go to the CRA quarterly through your accountant; your VA keeps the records accurate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a virtual assistant in Thunder Bay cost?
A remote VA through MyRemoteVA starts from $5.62 USD an hour on a dedicated full-time plan, or $12 USD an hour pay-as-you-go. Local admin staff in Thunder Bay typically charge $22 to $45 CAD an hour. PayPal converts the USD price to Canadian dollars when you subscribe.
Can a virtual assistant work EST business hours?
Yes. Thunder Bay observes Eastern Standard Time and Eastern Daylight Time. We staff shifts to cover your working day, so your VA is online when you are.
Can a remote bookkeeper handle HST for an Ontario business?
Yes. Your bookkeeper tracks Ontario HST (13%) in QuickBooks or Xero each quarter. Your accountant files the HST return with the CRA; your bookkeeper keeps the records clean and ready.
What is doing this yourself costing you?
Doing it yourself: $2,165 a month of your time.
The same hours at our $12/hr pay-as-you-go rate: $520. Dedicated plans start at $5.62/hr.
Simple maths from the numbers you enter. It assumes a VA can take on those hours.
Start for $1Written by the MyRemoteVA team. Search-trend figures come from Google Trends. Prices shown are our current plans. Last updated October 9, 2026. Questions or corrections? Contact us.