Job prospects Administrative Assistant near Kelowna (BC)

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a major labour shortage for Administrative assistants near Kelowna (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 1241) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Growth in remote work reduced demand for workers in this occupation.
• As many workers return to the office, demand is expected to increase to a moderate level.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 2,760 people work in this occupation.
• Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology