Administrative assistants

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Good for administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Base services like administrative services are tied to general economic conditions and business cycle in the province. A positive economic growth outlook for 2026 and 2027 should support a moderate employment growth. The broader trade dispute environment and heightened uncertainty have weakened business confidence, slowing investment and hiring decisions as businesses evaluate ongoing risks. High labour demand in construction, ambulatory healthcare services, and population-driven record enrolment in elementary and secondary schools will likely increase demand for this occupation. Here are some key facts about administrative assistants in Saskatchewan: Approximately 7,050 people work in this occupation. Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors: Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 11%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 78% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations65% of administrative assistants work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: less than 5% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: more than 95% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Nova Scotia 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.High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.This large occupation is found across all industries, so replacement of staff generates a lot of positions even though technology has lessened the need for many clerical tasks. The job market for this occupation has tightened in recent years throughout much of the province, improving prospects for applicants with little-to-no experience. Further, there has been an increase in remote hiring of admin assistants, providing individuals with employment opportunities beyond their geographic area. Even so, jobseekers may find that holding a post-secondary certificate is a requirement for many openings. Many employers have a preference for applicants with experience in a broader range of tasks, such as bookkeeping or the management of social media accounts, so applicants with backgrounds in these areas may have more success securing employment.Here are some key facts about administrative assistants in Nova Scotia: Approximately 5,050 people work in this occupation. Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 8%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%Universities (NAICS 6113): 8%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 82% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 18% compared to 18% for all occupations65% of administrative assistants work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Quebec

The employment outlook will be Good for administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Quebec 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.This occupation is found in all sectors of economic activity, but particularly in services.In the medium term, it should benefit from projected growth in construction, healthcare, and education. However, job growth in the latter two sectors is expected to be more moderate at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints limiting the hiring of administrative staff in the Quebec public administration.However, the digitization of business activities, as well as changes in working methods, such as flexible working arrangements, the return of employees to the office and the geographical distribution of work teams, should support demand for this occupational group. The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will remain important, which will also be an asset for this occupation.Here are some key facts about administrative assistants in Quebec: Approximately 82,500 people work in this occupation. Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors: Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 12%Construction (NAICS 23): 10%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 82% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 18% compared to 18% for all occupations64% of administrative assistants work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations