Administrative officers in Outaouais

The employment outlook will be Limited for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in most industry sectors, but a significant portion of employment is concentrated in government services, including hospitals. Job growth is expected to be more moderate at the beginning of the forecast period due to budgetary constraints in the Quebec public administration.

However, the continued digitization of business operations, as well as changes in working methods, such as flexible working arrangements and employees returning on site, will lead to new logistical challenges that should support demand for this occupational group.

Here are some key facts about administrative officers in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 4,800 people work in this occupation.
• Administrative officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 49%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%