NOC 13110 — Administrative Assistants in Canada
NOC 13110 — Administrative Assistants in Canada. Day-to-day duties, education requirements, average wages, and resume tips.
About this occupation
Administrative assistants perform a variety of administrative duties in support of managerial and professional employers in offices across the public and private sectors.
Also known as
Executive assistant · Office administrator · Office administrative assistant · Secretary
Main duties
- Prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, invoices, reports and related material.
- Open and distribute incoming mail and email; coordinate the flow of information.
- Schedule and confirm appointments and meetings.
- Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
- Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person.
- Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a one- or two-year college or vocational program in administrative or secretarial sciences is usually required.
Wage band (Canada)
Reported wages typically range from $20/hr (low) to $36/hr (high), with a median around $26/hr. Confirm the wage band for your specific city on Job Bank Canada.
Where the jobs are
The strongest provinces for this NOC are typically: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec.
Outlook
Stable demand across all provinces, particularly in healthcare, government, legal, and professional services.
How to position your resume
Use "Administrative Assistants" (or one of the equivalent titles above) at the top of each relevant role on your resume — recruiters and ATS systems search by Canadian NOC titles. Pair this with our resume tailoring guide and run your draft through the free ATS checker.
Related guides
Source: National Occupational Classification 2021, Statistics Canada / ESDC. Wages reflect typical Job Bank ranges and vary by region.