Job prospects Executive Assistant in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Executive assistants in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Executive assistants (NOC 12100) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Executive assistants are employed by organizations across many industries.
• Executive assistants generally work in direct support of senior management, boards, and committees. These roles usually require initiative, organizational skills, good decision-making and sound judgment, and the ability to co-ordinate multiple schedules.
• As more tasks become automated due to technological advances, the nature of the occupation may change as duties evolve and become increasingly focused on research and coordination with people and managing smaller projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office will enhance job prospects.
• Candidates may also be required to be bilingual for certain positions.

Here are some key facts about Executive assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology