Job prospects Office Administrative Assistant in the North Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Administrative assistants in the North Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the North region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

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

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

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology