Job prospects Administrative Assistant near Saint John (NB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Administrative assistants" near Saint John (NB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Administrative assistants across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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