Job prospects Administrative Clerk in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for General office support workers 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 moderate for General office support workers (NOC 14100) 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.

• This is primarily an entry-level position that is found in nearly all industries. New positions frequently become available through staff turnover and as employees are promoted.
• Individuals with prior administrative experience, strong oral and written communications skills, excellent organisational abilities, and familiarity with standard office software packages are the most sought after for these positions. Increasing technology use will likely continue to change some of the requirements for this position.
• Candidates may be required to be proficient in both official languages for certain positions.

Here are some key facts about General office support workers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
• General office support workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 26%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology