Job prospects Secretary-clerk in the Moncton–Richibucto Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Administrative assistants" in the Moncton–Richibucto Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Administrative assistants in the Moncton–Richibucto 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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 Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 1,580 people work in this occupation.
- Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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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