Job requirements Executive Secretary (except Legal And Medical) in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an executive secretary (except legal and medical) in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Administrative assistants (NOC 13110).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a one- or two-year college or other program for administrative assistants or secretaries or previous clerical experience is required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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