Executive assistants in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for executive assistants (NOC 12100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about executive assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,970 people work in this occupation.
• Executive assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%