Job prospects Appointment Secretary in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Administrative assistants in the Cape Breton 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 good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Cape Breton 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 620 people work in this occupation.
• Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 18%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology