Job outlooks for Administrative assistants

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

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administrator, human resources (13110)

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Knowledge of certain software programs and industry characteristics may be required in some industries. The software-based automation of certain clerical tasks may result in fewer positions. Employers tend to seek administrative assistants who can learn new software quickly, and have advanced computing knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and setting up power point presentations. The requirement for candidates with industry experience and strong organizational and time-management skills is also common.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 20%
    • Universities (NAICS 6113): 9%
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 9%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
    • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 84% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 66% of administrative assistants work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.


Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 17%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 20%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 20%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 23%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Prince Edward IslandGood

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 10%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 84% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 16% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 69% of administrative assistants work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Nova ScotiaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Nova Scotia for the 2024-2026 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

This large occupation is found across all industries, so replacement of staff generates a lot of positions even though technology has lessened the need for many clerical tasks. The job market for this occupation has tightened in recent years throughout much of the province, improving prospects for applicants with little-to-no experience. Further, there has been an increase in remote hiring of admin assistants, providing individuals with employment opportunities beyond their geographic area. Even so, jobseekers may find that holding a post-secondary certificate is a requirement for many openings. Many employers have a preference for applicants with experience in a broader range of tasks, such as bookkeeping or the management of social media accounts, so applicants with backgrounds in these areas may have more success securing employment.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 4,850 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 8%
    • Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 82% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 18% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 65% of administrative assistants work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 16%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 620 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 18%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
    • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 2,570 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 16%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

New BrunswickGood

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Administrative positions are typically entry-level and are found in nearly all industries.
  • New positions frequently become available through staff turnover, including positions that become vacant when employees are promoted.
  • Candidates with strong oral and written communications skills and familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software packages are the most sought after for this position. However, digital literacy is becoming increasingly important, and knowledge of other software packages or processes may also improve job prospects, depending on the industry. Administrative assistants will be expected to work with new technologies, as they emerge.
  • Candidates may be required to be bilingual for certain positions.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 5,550 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 85% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 15% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 66% of administrative assistants work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Administrative positions are typically entry-level and are found in nearly all industries.
  • New positions frequently become available through staff turnover, including positions that become vacant when employees are promoted.
  • Candidates with strong oral and written communications skills and familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software packages are the most sought after for this position. However, digital literacy is becoming increasingly important, and knowledge of other software packages or processes may also improve job prospects, depending on the industry. Administrative assistants will be expected to work with new technologies, as they emerge.
  • Candidates may be required to be bilingual for certain positions.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

  • Approximately 1,220 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Administrative positions are typically entry-level and are found in nearly all industries.
  • New positions frequently become available through staff turnover, including positions that become vacant when employees are promoted.
  • Candidates with strong oral and written communications skills and familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software packages are the most sought after for this position. However, digital literacy is becoming increasingly important, and knowledge of other software packages or processes may also improve job prospects, depending on the industry. Administrative assistants will be expected to work with new technologies, as they emerge.
  • Candidates may be required to be bilingual for certain positions.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 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.
  • Administrative positions are typically entry-level and are found in nearly all industries.
  • New positions frequently become available through staff turnover, including positions that become vacant when employees are promoted.
  • Candidates with strong oral and written communications skills and familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software packages are the most sought after for this position. However, digital literacy is becoming increasingly important, and knowledge of other software packages or processes may also improve job prospects, depending on the industry. Administrative assistants will be expected to work with new technologies, as they emerge.
  • Candidates may be required to be bilingual for certain positions.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 1,120 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 21%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 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.
  • Administrative positions are typically entry-level and are found in nearly all industries.
  • New positions frequently become available through staff turnover, including positions that become vacant when employees are promoted.
  • Candidates with strong oral and written communications skills and familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software packages are the most sought after for this position. However, digital literacy is becoming increasingly important, and knowledge of other software packages or processes may also improve job prospects, depending on the industry. Administrative assistants will be expected to work with new technologies, as they emerge.
  • Candidates may be required to be bilingual for certain positions.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 1,580 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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.
  • Administrative positions are typically entry-level and are found in nearly all industries.
  • New positions frequently become available through staff turnover, including positions that become vacant when employees are promoted.
  • Candidates with strong oral and written communications skills and familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software packages are the most sought after for this position. However, digital literacy is becoming increasingly important, and knowledge of other software packages or processes may also improve job prospects, depending on the industry. Administrative assistants will be expected to work with new technologies, as they emerge.
  • Candidates may be required to be bilingual for certain positions.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 920 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

QuebecGood

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Quebec for the 2024-2026 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.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in Quebec:

  • Approximately 79,050 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 7%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 82% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 18% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 64% of administrative assistants work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 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.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 1,560 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%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 2,140 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 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.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 8,860 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 2,540 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 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.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 5,090 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 1,320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 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.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 3,020 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

  • Approximately 930 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): 18%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 5,370 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 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.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 6,080 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2024-2026 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.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 40,820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 2,150 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2024-2026 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.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 40,820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 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.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 14,430 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 5,070 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 39%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in every industry, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, construction, teaching services, health care and social assistance sectors. However, growth should be slow at the beginning of the forecast period for the last two sectors due to the hiring freeze on administrative employees in public services.  

The administrative support community is still experiencing a labour shortage. Employee turnover is high, and replacement workforce is not sufficient to meet the labour market demand. 

Companies that are making the transition to digitizing their business and work teams that are spread out geographically should continue to benefit this occupational group, even though a growing number of organizations is adopting flexible work modes. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which could be favourable for freelancers in this occupation. 

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, candidates who are proficient in both official languages are sought after. 

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 3,050 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

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The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Ontario for the 2024-2026 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.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

  • Employed across all industries with the leading shares in educational services, public administration, and health care


What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

  • Ongoing need for administration and office assistance across businesses and departments will support work in this occupation
  • There may be some opportunities for virtual assistants to support multiple clients
  • Greater use of technology may temper job growth and change some job functions  


What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

  • Completion of a college diploma in administration or previous experience in a clerical role may be required
  • Some employers may require assistants to have experience in a particular industry


What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

  • There may be fewer employment opportunities in educational services during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in Ontario:

  • Approximately 77,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%
    • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 78% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 62% of administrative assistants work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 7% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 93% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 7,020 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 2,660 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 7,150 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the London region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the London region:

  • Approximately 3,710 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 3,210 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 1,600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 9,200 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 1,430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 37,070 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 3,020 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

ManitobaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • An ongoing need for administrative and organizational support across businesses and departments will support work in this occupation.
  • Greater use of technology and automation to perform administrative tasks may temper opportunities in this occupation.


Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 8,000 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 12%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%
    • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 7%
    • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 5%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 80% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 65% of administrative assistants work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 6% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 94% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be very good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Interlake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Interlake region:

  • Approximately 560 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the North Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the North Central region:

  • Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the North region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the North region:

  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Parklands region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Parklands region:

  • Approximately 660 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): 22%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the South Central region:

  • Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Southeast region:

  • Approximately 730 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

The employment outlook will be very good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Southwest region:

  • Approximately 710 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 34%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 4,790 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 22%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

SaskatchewanGood

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 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.
  • Base services like administrative services are tied to general economic conditions and business cycle in the province. A positive economic growth outlook for 2025 and 2026 should support a moderate employment growth.
  • Job gains may be mitigated by a rather slow growth in the very short term and by limited hiring in Finance and Public services.
  • High labour demand in construction, ambulatory healthcare services, and record enrolment in elementary and secondary schools will likely increase demand for this occupation.


Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 6,900 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 11%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
    • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 78% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 65% of administrative assistants work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 33% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Northern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Northern region:

  • Approximately 1,230 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 21%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 1,230 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 21%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 2,330 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Yorkton - Melville region:

  • Approximately 550 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): 21%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

AlbertaVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Ongoing demand for administration assistants across industries will support employment opportunities in this occupation. 
  • Through digital transformation initiatives, there may be some employment opportunities for virtual assistants to support multiple clients.
  • Greater use of technology may negatively influence job growth and change some job functions in some industries.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in Alberta:

  • Approximately 24,000 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 10%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 77% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 23% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 61% of administrative assistants work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 5% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 95% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 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.

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

  • Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 8,170 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 1,350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 9,530 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 1,520 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 1,440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 1,010 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 21%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

British ColumbiaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in British Columbia for the 2024-2026 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.

Some job functions for this occupation may change with continuing adoption of artificial intelligence for data analytics, natural language processing, marketing automation, virtual agents, and/or robotics process automation.


Some job functions for this occupation may change with continuing adoption of information and communication technologies, specifically cloud computing, to improve data management and business decision making.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 27,600 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 8%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5%
    • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 74% compared to 78% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • 60% of administrative assistants work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 8% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 92% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 960 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): 13%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 840 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 16,770 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be limited for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Nechako region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Nechako region:

  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

The employment outlook will be limited for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the North Coast region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the North Coast region:

  • Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 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.

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

  • Approximately 3,030 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 4,600 people work in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Yukon TerritoryGood

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Yukon for the 2024-2026 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.
  • Administrative assistants are employed across all industries in the Yukon. Key employers include public administration, healthcare, and educational institutions.
  • Digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes may temper job growth and change some job functions.
  • Looking beyond the forecast period, The Conference Board of Canada (2024) predicts that this occupation will be in the top 10 in terms of openings of all occupations in the Yukon from 2024 to 2045.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in Yukon:

  • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 61%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 11%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 69% of administrative assistants work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 9% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • Women: 91% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

Northwest TerritoriesLimited

The employment outlook will be limited for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Northwest Territories for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants are employed across all industries in the Northwest Territories. Key employers include public administration, healthcare, and educational institutions.
  • Job growth for this occupation is closely tied government spending on public administration and on mining and construction-related activities.
  • With the territory's major diamond mines nearing closure within the decade and Northwest Territories' Budget 2024's focus on achieving fiscal sustainability, little growth is expected in this occupation over the forecast period.
  • Digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may temper job growth and change some job functions.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in Northwest Territories:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 61%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 11%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 88% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
  • 75% of administrative assistants work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

NunavutGood

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Nunavut for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Administrative assistants are employed across all industries in Nunavut. Key employers include public administration, healthcare, and educational institutions. 
  • Job growth for this occupation is closely tied government spending on public administration and on mining and construction-related activities.
  • Digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes may temper job growth and change some job functions.
  • Looking beyond the forecast period, the Conference Board of Canada (2024) predicts that this occupation will be in the top four in terms of the number of open positions of all occupations in Nunavut from 2024 to 2045, with 371 expected openings.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in Nunavut:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 61%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 11%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 87% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
  • 74% of administrative assistants work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 11% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 89% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 31% compared to 37% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

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