NOC 12100Executive assistants

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

NOC 12100 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Executive assistants. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Executive assistants coordinate 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.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Establish and coordinate 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.

Example job titles

•committee clerk
•corporate secretary
•executive assistant
•legislative assistant

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Executive Assistants are classified under NOC code 12100. This is designated as a TEER 2 occupation, which means it is eligible for key Canadian immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program within the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Professionally, individuals in this role establish and coordinate administrative policies and procedures, analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda and reports, and act as a primary liaison between department heads, officials, and the executive level.

Employment requirements for NOC 12100 typically include completion of secondary school, combined with a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related discipline. Alternatively, candidates may qualify with several years of experience in a related administrative assistant or clerical position. Meeting these official Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) requirements is essential for a successful skilled worker visa application.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

Commonly confused codes

13110Administrative assistants

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 12100 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Executive assistants is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 12100 usually require?

Executive assistants is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Which NOC codes are commonly confused with 12100?

Applicants most often mix up 12100 with 13110 (Administrative assistants). If your real day-to-day duties fit one of those codes better, that mismatch is exactly what an officer flags — double-check before you submit.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.