Job outlooks for Executive assistants

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executive assistant (12100)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.

    Many executive assistants work in direct support of senior management, boards and committees in roles that require initiative, good decision-making and sound judgment, and the ability to co-ordinate multiple schedules. As more tasks become automated due to technological advances, the nature of the occupation may change, and duties may become more focused on research and coordination with people and managing smaller projects. Candidates with prior administrative experience, strong oral and written communications skills, and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite are the most sought after in this labour market.

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

    • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 28%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 13%
      • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 6%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
    • 77% of executive assistants work all year, while 23% 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 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 8% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 92% 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: 13% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 19% 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

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 32%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 executive assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): more than 95%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 executive assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): more than 95%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 executive assistants in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 30%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 22%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 17%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%

  • Prince Edward IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • 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.

    Executive assistants continue to play a vital role across industries by supporting senior leaders, boards, and committees with scheduling, communications, and project coordination. While automation has streamlined routine tasks like data entry and calendar management, the role has evolved to emphasize strategic support, research, and cross-team coordination. Employers increasingly seek candidates with strong communication skills, digital fluency, and experience using tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management platforms. In today's hybrid and remote work environments, executive assistants often manage virtual meetings, confidential communications, and workflow logistics. 

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

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 34%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
      • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 11%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
    • 70% of executive assistants work all year, while 30% 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 44 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 12% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 88% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    While job growth and retirements are expected to drive opportunities, some competition for positions is likely to occur due to individuals in related occupations, such as administrative officers, looking to move up and further their career. This should lead to fairly balanced job prospects for this occupation. In addition, internal hiring for Executive Assistants is common within firms, limiting opportunities for external candidates.

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

    • Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
      • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 8%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 8%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 88% of executive assistants work all year, while 12% 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 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of executive assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 11% 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: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 executive assistants in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 36%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 27%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 executive assistants in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 46%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 42%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

      • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 20%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 executive assistants in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 27%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 executive assistants in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 37%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 21%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%

  • New BrunswickGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Executive assistants are employed by organizations across many industries. 
    • Executive assistants generally work in direct support of senior management, boards, and committees. These roles usually require initiative, organizational skills, good decision-making and sound judgment, and the ability to co-ordinate multiple schedules. 
    • As more tasks become automated due to technological advances, the nature of the occupation may change as duties evolve and become increasingly focused on research and coordination with people and managing smaller projects.
    • Experience with Microsoft Office will enhance job prospects. 
    • Candidates may also be required to be bilingual for certain positions.

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

    • Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 7%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 85% of executive assistants work all year, while 15% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of executive assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 91% 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: 24% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 39% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 22% 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

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 37%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 19%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 8%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 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.

    This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

    In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

    However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about executive assistants in Quebec:

    • Approximately 12,950 people work in this occupation.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 13%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 80% of executive assistants work all year, while 20% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of executive assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 10% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 90% compared to 48% 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: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 27%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 2,050 people work in this occupation.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 47%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 31%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

    • Côte-Nord Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 31%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 11%

    • Estrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 22%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 22%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%

    • Lanaudière Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 910 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 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.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 6,200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 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.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 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.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 6,200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 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.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 1,680 people work in this occupation.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 20%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 31%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 11%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 1,840 people work in this occupation.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 69%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in finance, insurance, public administration and education.

      In the last two sectors, there should be low growth at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints, which will limit hiring in various levels of government.

      However, the digitization of business activities and the change in working methods, such as employees returning in person, flexible work arrangements that increasingly require days in the office and the geographic dispersion of work teams, should benefit this occupational group. The need to coordinate teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will be an asset for this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • Employed across all industries

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • Ongoing need to provide administrative, coordination, research and communications support across departments and businesses will support work in this occupation
    • Greater use of technology may change some job responsibilities and duties

    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is an asset
    • Experience in an administrative role is often required.

    Here are some key facts about executive assistants in Ontario:

    • Approximately 17,350 people work in this occupation.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 14%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
      • 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: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 82% of executive assistants work all year, while 18% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of executive assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 10% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 90% 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: 23% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 executive assistants in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 19%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 23%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 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.

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

      • Approximately 1,430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 23%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

    • London Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the London region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 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 executive assistants in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 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 executive assistants in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

    • Northwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

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

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 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 executive assistants in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 2,730 people work in this occupation.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 56%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 executive assistants in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 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 executive assistants in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 9,340 people work in this occupation.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 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 executive assistants in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%

  • ManitobaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about executive assistants in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
      • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 8%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 8%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
      • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 81% of executive assistants work all year, while 19% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of executive assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 8% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 92% 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: 31% 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: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Interlake Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 executive assistants in the Interlake region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 20%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 960 people work in this occupation.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about executive assistants in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 24%
      • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 10%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
      • 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: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 83% of executive assistants work all year, while 17% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of executive assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 9% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 91% 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: 28% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 19% 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

    • Northern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

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

      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 26%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

    • Prince Albert Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

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

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 26%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

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

      • Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 34%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

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

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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 executive assistants in Alberta:

    • Approximately 3,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 7%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
      • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 6%
      • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 77% of executive assistants work all year, while 23% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of executive assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 7% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 93% 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: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

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

      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

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

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 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 executive assistants in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 2,210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 9%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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 executive assistants in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 2,280 people work in this occupation.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 21%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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.
    • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

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

    • Approximately 4,400 people work in this occupation.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 8%
      • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 7%
      • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 6%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 79% of executive assistants work all year, while 21% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of executive assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 17% 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: 26% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Kootenay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

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

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 27%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 22%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

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

      • Approximately 2,970 people work in this occupation.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

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

      • Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

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

      • Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 35%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

  • Yukon TerritoryGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.

    Here are some key facts about executive assistants in Yukon:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 73%
      • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 10%
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 8%
    • 63% of executive assistants work all year, while 37% 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 46 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 11% compared to 49% for all occupations
      • Women: 89% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Northwest TerritoriesModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 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.
    • Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.

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

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 73%
      • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 10%
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 8%
    • 85% of executive assistants work all year, while 15% 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 49 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 14% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 86% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 22% 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: 22% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • NunavutModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.

    Here are some key facts about executive assistants in Nunavut:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 73%
      • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 10%
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 87% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • 57% of executive assistants work all year, while 42% 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 45 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 20% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 80% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 17% compared to 37% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% 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: 17% compared to 6% for all occupations

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