Job prospects Appointment Secretary in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Administrative assistants in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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.

• Administrative positions are typically entry-level and are found in nearly all industries.
• New positions frequently become available through staff turnover, including positions that become vacant when employees are promoted.
• Candidates with strong oral and written communications skills and familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software packages are the most sought after for this position. However, digital literacy is becoming increasingly important, and knowledge of other software packages or processes may also improve job prospects, depending on the industry. Administrative assistants will be expected to work with new technologies, as they emerge.
• Candidates may be required to be bilingual for certain positions.

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

• Approximately 920 people work in this occupation.
• Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology