12100 economic 2025-2027
Ottawa Moderate
Canada Moderate
Executive assistants in Ottawa
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$30.77
/hr
Typical
$36.41
/hr
Experienced
$50.55
/hr
Average: $38.78/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Ottawa region 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.
Here are some key facts about executive assistants in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 2,730 people work in this occupation.
- Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 56%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%