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Administrative officers

Occupation · NOC 2021 13100 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
13100
TEER
3
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
8,036
Median wage, Canada
C$29.00 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
11,678
NOC13100TEER 3
Year by year
Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

Administrative officers oversee and implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities, conduct analyses of administrative operations and coordinate acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security services. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors. Administrative officers who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Example job titles

  • access to information and privacy officer
  • administrative officer
  • administrative services coordinator
  • forms management officer
  • office administrator
  • office manager
  • office services coordinator
  • planning officer
  • records analyst - access to information
  • surplus assets officer
  • university admissions officer

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Oversee and coordinate office administrative procedures and review, evaluate and implement new procedures
  • Establish work priorities, delegate work to office support staff, and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed
  • Carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-secondary educational institutions
  • Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
  • Coordinate and plan for office services, such as accommodation, relocations, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
  • Conduct analyses and oversee administrative operations related to budgeting, contracting and project planning and management processes
  • Assist in preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
  • Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
  • May supervise records management technicians and related staff.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • A university degree or college diploma in business or public administration may be required.
  • Experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related to office administration is usually required.
  • Project management certification may be required by some employers.

Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)

Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.

Approved positions by year

1,0012,00220162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
1,0012,002201620182020202220242026
Data table
2016164
2017227
2018136
2019502
2020472
2021436
20221,244
20231,857
20242,002
2025912
202684
By province or territory
  1. Ontario3,130
  2. British Columbia2,395
  3. Alberta1,670
  4. Quebec444
  5. Manitoba259
  6. Saskatchewan59
  7. Nova Scotia34
  8. New Brunswick27
  9. Newfoundland and Labrador13
  10. Nunavut3
  11. Yukon1
  12. Northwest Territories1
Employers with the most positions
  1. Centre Intégré universitaire de santé et service sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale17
  2. Liberty Financial Group Inc.13
  3. BITTS Testing Services Inc.9
  4. Subsea 7 Canada Inc.8
  5. HeyRam Consulting Ltd.8
  6. Canadalin Consulting Inc.8
  7. Gpex Transport Inc8
  8. Rahul Glass Ltd7
  9. Sandal Translation Services Ltd.7
  10. Highlight Motor Freight Inc.7
  11. HI-Beam Contractors Ltd6
  12. Jon & Jay Dental Laboratory Ltd6
  13. Max/Pro Tax Inc.6
  14. North Eastern Trucking Inc.6
  15. Pro Ledgers Inc6
By stream
  1. High-wage stream (TFWP)6,757
  2. Low-wage stream (TFWP)866
  3. LMIA for permanent residence only249

Work permits

Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).

YearTFWP permitsIMP permits
2026265325
20251,095245
20241,430180
20231,085200
2022675250
2021235300
2020260265
2019310625
2018140460
201775425
201615280
20150315

All work permits by year

8051,610201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
8051,6102015201720192021202320252026
Data table
2015315
2016295
2017500
2018600
2019935
2020525
2021535
2022925
20231,285
20241,610
20251,340
2026590

Permanent residence

Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).

New permanent residents by year

1,6903,380201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
1,6903,3802015201720192021202320252026
Data table
2015530
2016620
2017960
20181,245
20191,475
20201,045
20213,380
20222,190
20231,895
20241,575
20251,460
2026965
Express Entry invitations since 2015, by programme
  1. Canadian Experience Class9,245
  2. Federal Skilled Worker3,755
  3. Provincial Nominee Program2,105

Wages

Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$21.00C$29.00C$44.15
AlbertaC$21.00C$30.77C$48.08
British ColumbiaC$22.12C$29.57C$46.70
ManitobaC$18.00C$26.15C$42.44
New BrunswickC$19.23C$26.30C$45.13
Newfoundland and LabradorC$20.00C$28.57C$43.96
Nova ScotiaC$19.71C$26.67C$40.51
OntarioC$19.97C$29.38C$45.00
QuebecC$22.08C$28.90C$41.54
SaskatchewanC$20.00C$28.05C$45.00
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
11,678
Vacancies advertised
14,197
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$27.75