13100

Administrative officers

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

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.

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.

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

Overview

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Administrative Officers are classified under NOC code 13100. This occupation falls under TEER 3, making it eligible for major Canadian economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program managed through the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates must demonstrate that their employment history closely aligns with the official Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) lead statement and occupational requirements.

The primary responsibilities of administrative officers include co-ordinating and planning administrative procedures, establishing work priorities, analyzing administrative operations, and administering policies related to records and information management. They also oversee budget preparation, coordinate office services, and may supervise clerical staff. To qualify under NOC 13100, applicants typically require completion of secondary school, a college diploma or university degree in business or public administration, and several years of experience in a senior clerical or administrative position.

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