Job prospects Administrative Assistant in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Administrative assistants in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.

Here are some key facts about administrative assistants in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 2,360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology