Job prospects Executive Assistant near Lévis (QC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Executive assistants near Lévis (QC). 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 good for Executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

This occupation is found in most industries, but particularly in services. In the medium term, it is expected to benefit from projected growth in health care and social assistance, teaching services and professional, scientific and technical services.

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

The pandemic accelerated companies transitions to digitizing their business and implementing remote work. This occupational group can expect a growing number of organizations to adopt flexible work arrangements.

The need to coordinate work teams in a virtual environment will therefore continue to be important, which will help this professional group.

Since bilingualism is essential for companies that want to increase business opportunities both nationally and internationally, there is a high demand for candidates who are fluent in both official languages.

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): 28%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 19%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology