Job prospects Office Administrative Assistant in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Administrative assistants in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 Administrative assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

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

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology