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Executive Assistants  (NOC 1222)
Fredericton--Oromocto
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Executive assistants co-ordinate administrative procedures, public relations activities and research and analysis functions for members of legislative assemblies, ministers, deputy ministers, corporate officials and executives, committees and boards of directors. They are employed by governments, corporations and associations.

committee clerk, corporate secretary, executive assistant, legislative assistant.

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Executive assistants perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Establish and co-ordinate administrative policies and procedures for officials, committees and boards of directors
  • Analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports and prepare and co-ordinate the preparation and submission of summary briefs and reports to executives, committees and boards of directors
  • Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board and other meetings
  • Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees and boards of directors
  • Meet with individuals, special interest groups and others on behalf of executives, committees and boards of directors to discuss issues and assess and recommend various courses of action
  • Liaise with departmental and corporate officials and with other organizations and associations on behalf of executives, committees and boards of directors.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Fredericton, Nackawic, Oromocto

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Outlook & Prospects for Executive Assistants in Fredericton--Oromocto

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Executive Assistants in Fredericton--Oromocto as well as in the rest of the New Brunswick.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Fredericton--Oromocto <Not assigned> 2012-02-03

According to the most recent (2006) Census, this is a medium-sized occupational group with a labour force of 105, and an unemployment rate (0%) that is below the average (8%) for all occupations in the area. Also, the average age of executive assistants is 45, which is above the average age (40) of all occupations.

According to the most recent Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) Forecast, the average annual employment growth rate for this occupation is above the average for all occupations in New Brunswick. Many of the jobs in this occupation can be found in these main industries: 1) Public Administration, 2) Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Leasing and 3) Other Services.

This occupation is classified as "significant" because there is a large percentage of Executive Assistants working within the area and/or it is a strategically important occupation to the local labour market.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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