Job prospects Operations Supervisor in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers in the Halifax Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers (NOC 12010) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
• Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology