Nearshore assistants, Canadian management

Latin American Virtual Assistants, Managed in Canada

University-educated, English-fluent assistants from our nearshore office in Mexico, working in your time zone and managed by our Canadian team. Full-time help from $10/hour USD, about 60% less than a Canadian assistant.

20+
Hours saved weekly
~60%
Lower cost vs. Canadian
3–5
Days to your match
Today's Progress VA Online
47
Emails handled
12
Meetings scheduled
8h
Time saved
Inbox management
Responded to client inquiries
Complete
Calendar coordination
Q1 planning meetings set
Complete
Vendor research
Comparing 5 software options
In Progress
Report preparation
Monthly analytics summary
In Progress
20+ Hours
Saved this week
🍁 Canadian
Account manager
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See how it works, then start small

See how it works, then start with a small, 100% risk-free package. Not the right match? We rematch you, or refund you in full.

Get your time back
Where your week goes: 10 to 20 hours a week lost to admin
Who we are: since 2016, 500+ clients, Canadian-managed
What clients say
How it works: four simple steps
Roles we fill
Everything included
Your team, your brand, your terms
Canadian or Latin American assistant
Simple hourly rates
Start risk-free with a starter package
What happens when you click Get Started
Let's get your time back
Latin American Assistant
5 hours
$50 USD

Then $10/hr USD on monthly plans from 40 hours. Interview your assistant before you start. Managed by our Canadian team.

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100% risk-free guarantee: rematch or full refund

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Time Tracked to the Second
No Hidden Fees
Cancel Anytime
Dedicated Account Manager

Why Do Canadian Business Owners Struggle with Admin Work?

Canadian business owners lose an average of 16 hours per week on administrative tasks that don't generate revenue. This creates a cycle where entrepreneurs spend more time working IN their business than ON their business, limiting growth potential and increasing burnout risk in competitive markets like Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary.

Your Current Workload At Capacity
Admin Tasks92%
Email Overload87%
Scheduling Chaos78%
Data Entry Backlog65%
127
Unread emails
23
Pending tasks
0
Growth time
73% of small business owners work more than 40 hours per week
Source: CFIB Canadian Small Business Survey, 2024

Your inbox controls your day

Instead of your priorities guiding your schedule, you're constantly reacting to incoming emails and messages. The average professional spends 28% of their workday on email alone (McKinsey, 2024).

Scheduling eats your productive hours

Back-and-forth emails to coordinate meetings steal time that should be spent on revenue-generating work. Studies show scheduling tasks consume up to 4.8 hours weekly for executives.

Data entry and admin pile up

CRM updates, expense reports, and documentation keep growing while you focus on client work. Administrative tasks account for 23% of small business operating costs (Statistics Canada, 2024).

No time for growth strategy

You're so busy working IN your business that you never have time to work ON it. A 2015 Gallup study found that companies run by executives who effectively delegate grow faster and generate more revenue.

"You need to learn to delegate so that you can focus on the big picture. It's vital to the success of your business that you learn to hand off those things that you aren't able to do well."
RB
Sir Richard Branson
Founder, Virgin Group — Source: Virgin.com
Last Updated: October 23, 2026

What Tasks Can a Latin American Virtual Assistant Handle?

Our Latin American virtual assistants handle a comprehensive range of administrative and business support tasks including email management, calendar scheduling, data entry, CRM management, customer support, social media management, research, document preparation, and project coordination. Any computer-based task that doesn't require your direct expertise can be delegated to a professional VA.

Businesses using virtual assistants report a 28% increase in team productivity on average
Source: SQ Magazine Virtual Assistant Statistics, 2025

How Much Time Can You Save with a Virtual Assistant?

Business owners who hire virtual assistants typically save 20+ hours per week on administrative tasks. This time savings translates to an average productivity increase of 40% and allows entrepreneurs to focus on revenue-generating activities, strategic planning, and business growth rather than repetitive admin work.

Reclaim 20+ Hours Weekly

Stop doing $15/hour tasks when your time is worth $200+. Entrepreneurs regain an average of 13-15 hours per week by delegating tasks to VAs (Virtual Assistance Institute).

Zero Dropped Balls

Nothing falls through the cracks when a dedicated VA has your back. Companies report a 35% increase in workflow efficiency when routine tasks are managed by VAs (MyOutDesk).

Scale Without Full-Time Hiring

Get expert help without the overhead of Canadian salaries and benefits. Virtual assistants are 78% more cost-effective than full-time, on-site employees (INSIDEA, 2026).

Reduce Stress & Burnout

Finally breathe easier knowing the details are handled professionally. Remote workers, including VAs, deliver 13% higher productivity than on-site staff (Stanford University).

Your Transformation
Before VA
Unread emails247
Growth time/day2hrs
Strategic work15%
Stress level😰
With VA
Unread emails0
Growth time/day6hrs
Strategic work75%
Stress level😊
+20hrs
Weekly time saved
3x
More revenue focus
100%
Tasks handled
"Companies run by executives who effectively delegate authority grow faster, generate more revenue, and create more jobs. The inability to delegate is one of the biggest problems I see with managers at all levels."
EB
Eli Broad
Founder of two Fortune 500 companies (KB Home, SunAmerica) — From "The Art of Being Unreasonable"

What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Latin American Virtual Assistant?

Latin American virtual assistants cost about 60% less than Canadian assistants while working in North American time zones. Ours are university-educated, fluent in English and backed by a Canadian account manager and management team, so you get nearshore pricing with Canadian accountability.

Same Time Zone Coverage

Our nearshore office in Mexico works Central and Mountain time, so your assistant is online through your whole business day. No overnight delays.

Managed by Our Canadian Team

Your account manager is in Canada. Same screening, same time tracking, same standards and support as our Canadian plans.

Fluent English, Plus Spanish

Clear, professional English in writing and on the phone, and Spanish for your Spanish-speaking customers.

University-Educated Professionals

Degree-holding assistants with real business experience, screened to the same top-1% standard as our Canadian team.

About 60% Lower Cost

Full-time help from $10/hour USD. Scale up to 160 hours a month for less than a part-time local hire.

Time Tracked to the Second

You pay only for minutes actually worked, never rounded up, and unused hours roll over for 30 days.

How Do You Get Started with a Virtual Assistant?

Getting started with a Latin American virtual assistant takes just 4 simple steps and typically 3 to 5 business days from sign-up to meeting your handpicked assistant. The process includes choosing a risk-free starter package, VA matching based on your needs, seamless onboarding where your VA learns your processes, and then you begin delegating tasks immediately.

1

Choose Your Starter Package

Start with 5 hours for $50 USD. It is 100% risk-free: rematch or full refund if the match is not right.

2

Perfect Match

We hand-select a Latin American VA whose skills and English align with your requirements, and you interview them before you start.

3

Seamless Onboarding

Your VA learns your processes, tools, and preferences. Everything documented from day one.

4

Delegate and Grow

Hand off tasks with confidence and watch your productivity soar. Finally focus on growth.

How Much Does a Latin American Virtual Assistant Cost?

Our Latin American virtual assistants cost $10 per hour USD on monthly plans of 40, 80, 120 or 160 hours, about 60% less than a Canadian assistant. Time is tracked to the second, unused hours roll over for 30 days, and there are no setup fees or contracts. Start with a 5-hour, $50 USD starter package. Not sure which option fits? See our Canadian vs. Latin American comparison.

Latin American Virtual Assistants
$10/hour USD

Time tracked to the second - No rounding up - Cancel anytime

40 Hours / Month

$400 USD / month · $10/hour

About 2 hours a day. Inbox, calendar and follow-ups handled every weekday.

Dedicated assistant
Canadian account manager
Time tracked to the second
Unused hours roll over 30 days
Cancel anytime, no contract
Ideal for: Solo operators, overflow admin
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120 Hours / Month

$1,200 USD / month · $10/hour

Three-quarter time. A real team member across several functions.

Dedicated assistant
Canadian account manager
Time tracked to the second
Unused hours roll over 30 days
Cancel anytime, no contract
Ideal for: Growing businesses, real estate teams
Get Started

160 Hours / Month

$1,600 USD / month · $10/hour

Full-time, dedicated. Your own assistant, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Dedicated assistant
Canadian account manager
Time tracked to the second
Unused hours roll over 30 days
Cancel anytime, no contract
Ideal for: Full delegation, bilingual support desks
Get Started
Every Plan Includes
Canadian Account Manager
Time Tracked to the Second
No Hidden Fees
Cancel Anytime

Optional AI CRM (sales pipelines, automations, AI agents and AI call answering): $99/month. Need an assistant whose data stays in Canada? See our Canadian assistants.

What Our Clients & Team Say

Over 500 businesses across Canada trust us with their administrative tasks.

★★★★★

"I’ve been using Virtual Assistant Canada for a few years now. Excellent company and assistants. No complaints here. We just hired a second VA from them for one of my other companies."

KY
Kevin Yu
Kevin Yu Real Estate Team
★★★★★

"I have used and continue to use Virtual Assistant Canada for many different types of projects. Highly recommended, by outsourcing various tasks I am saving a lot of time. Thank you Virtual Assistant Canada!"

TD
Tina Angela Dobson
CEO, Bitcoin Real Estate
★★★★★

"I’ve worked as a VA with Virtual Assistant Canada for a little over two years now and I have loved every minute of it. I’ve worked for other VA agencies in the past and the support and work culture I have been exposed to at VAC is second to none."

IB
Ibiene Bidiaque
Executive Assistant on our team

Based in Mexico, Managed in Canada

Our Latin American team works from our office in Mexico, in the same time zones as your business, with a Canadian account manager on every account.

Mexico

Nearshore office

Canada

Account management

EN / ES

Bilingual team

CST / MST

Your business hours

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working with our Latin American team.

Where are your Latin American virtual assistants based?

They work from our nearshore office in Mexico, in Central and Mountain time, so their day overlaps with yours. Your account manager and our management team are in Canada.

How good is their English?

Every assistant is screened for fluent written and spoken English before we introduce them, and most are bilingual, so they can also serve your Spanish-speaking customers.

How much does a Latin American virtual assistant cost?

Plans are $10 per hour USD on monthly plans of 40, 80, 120 or 160 hours. Time is tracked to the second, unused hours roll over for 30 days, and you can start with a 5-hour, $50 USD starter package.

How quickly can I get started?

We introduce your handpicked assistant within 3 to 5 business days of signing up, with an average of 4 days. You interview them before you start.

What if it's not the right match?

Tell us why, we update your criteria and match you with the next assistant. If we can't get it right, your starter package is refunded in full.

Is there a minimum commitment?

Monthly plans start at 40 hours a month and run month to month. There are no contracts or setup fees, and you can adjust or cancel anytime.

Is my business data secure?

Your assistant signs an NDA directly with you, and we recommend sharing logins through a password manager so you control access. If your data must stay in Canada, choose one of our Canadian assistants instead.

Should I choose a Canadian or a Latin American assistant?

Choose Canadian when your data must stay in Canada, you need deep Canadian industry or local knowledge, or you simply want to hire Canadian. Choose Latin American when you need full-time help at a lower cost or Spanish-language support. Both are managed by the same Canadian team. Compare the two.

Ready to Reclaim 20+ Hours Every Week?

Join hundreds of business owners who've transformed their productivity with a dedicated, Canadian-managed assistant. Start today with a 100% risk-free starter package.

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