NOC 2021 · 13100 · TEER 3
NOC 13100: Administrative officers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Administrative officers oversee and implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities, conduct analyses of administrative operations and coordinate acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security services. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors. Administrative officers who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
TEER
TEER 3
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training
Median wage (Canada)
$29.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Not on the list
No high-wage CRS points
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 13100 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 13100 is not one of IRCC's 186 high-wage occupations, so Canadian work or a job offer in it earns no high-wage points. Your usual Canadian work-length points still count.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 13100 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Oversee and coordinate office administrative procedures and review, evaluate and implement new procedures
- Establish work priorities, delegate work to office support staff, and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed
- Carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-secondary educational institutions
- Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
- Coordinate and plan for office services, such as accommodation, relocations, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
- Conduct analyses and oversee administrative operations related to budgeting, contracting and project planning and management processes
- Assist in preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
- Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
- May supervise records management technicians and related staff.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- access to information and privacy officer
- administrative officer
- administrative services coordinator
- forms management officer
- office administrator
- office manager
- office services coordinator
- planning officer
- records analyst - access to information
- surplus assets officer
- university admissions officer
All 74 job titles in NOC 13100
- access to information and privacy officer
- access to information officer
- administration analyst
- administration officer
- administration services coordinator
- administrative analyst
- administrative coordinator
- administrative officer
- administrative planning officer
- administrative services coordinator
- administrative services officer
- administrative support officer
- administrative technician
- admissions officer - post-secondary educational institution
- band administrator
- bilingual services coordinator
- budget analyst
- business representative - club, lodge or society
- business services officer
- chief invigilator
- civil emergency measures officer
- claims officer
- communications service coordinator
- Crown assets distribution officer
- documentation and projects analyst
- exam invigilator - post-secondary institution
- exam proctor - post-secondary institution
- exam supervisor - post-secondary institution
- financial aid officer
- financial assistance coordinator - college or university
- financial assistance officer
- forms management officer
- freedom of information officer
- immigrant investors program coordinator
- implementation officer
- lease administration supervisor
- liaison officer
- management planning officer
- Native band administrator
- Native reserve administrator
- non-technical project manager
- office administrator
- office automation administrator
- office automation coordinator
- office automation technician
- office coordinator
- office manager
- office services coordinator
- official languages coordinator
- ombudsman officer
- operating officer - administration
- operational officer - administration
- operations officer - administration
- organization and productivity project manager
- organization and productivity project officer
- parking coordinator
- planning officer
- preliminary press planner
- prepress planner - publishing
- privacy officer
- project administration officer
- public trustee
- records analyst - access to information
- regional services chief
- relocation commissioner
- reserve administrator
- student aid officer
- student assistance officer
- surplus assets officer
- technical assistant - office support
- test administrator
- testing coordinator
- testing supervisor
- university admissions officer
Also includes: communications service coordinator, exam invigilator - post-secondary institution, exam supervisor - post-secondary institution, implementation officer, liaison officer, public trustee, regional services chief, relocation commissioner.
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A university degree or college diploma in business or public administration may be required.
- Experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related to office administration is usually required.
- Project management certification may be required by some employers.
Additional information
- Progression to administrative service management positions is possible with experience.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 13100 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.00 | $29.00 | $44.15 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.00 | $28.57 | $43.96 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $19.23 | $27.88 | $39.96 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.71 | $26.67 | $40.51 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $19.23 | $26.30 | $45.13 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $22.08 | $28.90 | $41.54 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $19.97 | $29.38 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $18.00 | $26.15 | $42.44 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.00 | $28.05 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $21.00 | $30.77 | $48.08 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $22.12 | $29.57 | $46.70 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nunavut | $23.00 | $37.00 | $56.41 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Administrative officers work in all industries, and the number of positions is generally proportional to the overall level of employment. Individuals who have knowledge of industry-specific data management software will have improved employment prospects. The software-based automation of certain office work may result in fewer positions. In certain industries that are seasonal in nature such as educational services, employment may be less favourable in the summer months.
Here are some key facts about administrative officers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 2,350 people work in this occupation.
Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 11%
Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 90% compared to 83% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
73% of administrative officers work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of administrative officers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 10% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 90% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about administrative officers in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 8%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 89% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 11% compared to 16% for all occupations
76% of administrative officers work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of administrative officers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 15% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 85% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Administrative officers are distinguished from administrative assistants by tasks and responsibilities that relate more to coordination, planning, and oversight. These positions are often filled internally, resulting in fewer public opportunities and a greater amount of competition among jobseekers when they do arise. Given the competitive nature of the market for this occupation, candidates with experience will have an edge over recent graduates from post-secondary programs.
Here are some key facts about administrative officers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 4,700 people work in this occupation.
Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 83% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations
71% of administrative officers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
6% of administrative officers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 13% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 87% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of 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.
Employment prospects will be higher for those with strong oral and written communications skills, and familiarity with standard Microsoft office software packages.
Experience working in an office setting is considered an asset.
Candidates may also be required to be bilingual for certain positions.
Here are some key facts about administrative officers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 3,800 people work in this occupation.
Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 88% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 12% compared to 16% for all occupations
78% of administrative officers work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
6% of administrative officers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 16% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 84% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
This occupation is found in most industry sectors, but a significant portion of employment is concentrated in government services, including hospitals. Job growth is expected to be more moderate at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints in the Quebec public administration.
However, the continued digitization of business operations, as well as changes in working methods, such as flexible working arrangements and employees returning on site, will lead to new logistical challenges that should support demand for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about administrative officers in Quebec:
Approximately 68,700 people work in this occupation.
Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 28%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 8%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 87% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
75% of administrative officers work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of administrative officers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 20% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 80% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Base services like administrative services are tied to general economic conditions and business cycle in the province.
Job prospects may be limited by weak economic growth expected in 2025 but are likely to improve with stronger growth projected for 2026 and 2027.
The broader trade dispute environment and heightened uncertainty have weakened business confidence, slowing investment and hiring decisions as businesses evaluate ongoing risks.
High labour demand in construction, ambulatory healthcare services, and recent population-driven record enrolment in elementary and secondary schools will likely increase demand for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about administrative officers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 5,350 people work in this occupation.
Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 5%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 85% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
76% of administrative officers work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
11% of administrative officers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 10% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 90% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may curb demand for administrative officers across some
industries.
Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.
Here are some key facts about administrative officers in Alberta:
Approximately 25,150 people work in this occupation.
Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 81% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 19% compared to 20% for all occupations
69% of administrative officers work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
12% of administrative officers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 12% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 88% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateNorthwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Moderate for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Administrative officers are employed across all industries in the Northwest Territories.
Key employers include public administration, healthcare, and educational institutions.
Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.
From 2021-2040, 283 job openings are forecast for administrative officers in the Northwest Territories (
Government of Northwest Territories, 2023
).
Here are some key facts about administrative officers in Northwest Territories:
Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 51%
Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 9%
Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 8%
Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 88% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
84% of administrative officers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of administrative officers are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 13% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 87% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 26% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 18% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateNunavut
The employment outlook will be Moderate for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Administrative officers are employed across all industries in Nunavut.
Key employers include public administration, healthcare, and educational institutions.
Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.
Here are some key facts about administrative officers in Nunavut:
Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 51%
Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 9%
Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 8%
Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 6%
80% of administrative officers work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of administrative officers are self-employed compared to an average of less than 5% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 23% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 77% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 26% compared to 37% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 15% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 10% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Employed across all industries
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Ongoing need for administrative and organizational support across businesses and departments will support work in this occupation
Greater use of technology may temper job growth and change some job functions
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is normally required.
Here are some key facts about administrative officers in Ontario:
Approximately 82,900 people work in this occupation.
Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 11%
Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 83% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
69% of administrative officers work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
8% of administrative officers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 15% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 85% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Administrative officers differ from administrative assistants by tasks and responsibilities that relate more to coordination, planning, and oversight.
Key trends for this occupation include the use of advanced software and automation which may result in more complex tasks and fewer positions in the future.
Jobs are concentrated in the Interlake, Southwest and Winnipeg regions.
Here are some key facts about administrative officers in Manitoba:
Approximately 6,100 people work in this occupation.
Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 83% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
76% of administrative officers work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
8% of administrative officers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 17% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 83% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Administrative officers differ from administrative assistants with tasks and responsibilities that relate more to coordination, planning, and oversight.
Employment opportunities may be impacted by digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence (for example virtual agents), and the automation of back-office processes (for example data entry).
Key trends for this occupation include the use of advanced software and automation which may result in more complex tasks and fewer positions in the future.
Here are some key facts about administrative officers in British Columbia:
Approximately 29,250 people work in this occupation.
Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%
Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 81% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
70% of administrative officers work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
10% of administrative officers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 13% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 87% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 13100 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 10019 Other administrative services managers
- 12103 Conference and event planners
- 12100 Executive assistants
- 13101 Property administrators
Same occupation group
Administrative, property and payroll officers
Questions
NOC 13100: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 1Business, finance and administration occupationsBroad Category
- 13Administrative occupations and transportation logistics occupationsMajor Group
- 131Administrative occupationsSub-major Group
- 1310Administrative, property and payroll officersMinor Group
- 13100Administrative officers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
NOC 2026 is due from Statistics Canada in December 2026. IRCC still uses NOC 2021 codes, and this page will show any change once IRCC switches.
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