12100

Executive assistants

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

Express Entry skill level: 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

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.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal immigration advice. Please refer to official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines or consult with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) for official application advice.

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