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Cashier
0976559 BC Ltd dba Dawson Creek Petro Canada
Posted January 3 2014Expiring September 30 2014
Last Updated June 12 2014
Salary $1200Hourly
Job Type Full-Time Temporary
Language English
Start Date of Employment (Approx) As soon as possible
Minimum Education None
Positions Available 1
NOC Group Cashiers (6611)
NOC Job Title Cashier
Job Number 110948
Job Location(s)
1449 Alaska Hwy
Dawson Creek British Columbia
V1G 1Z6 Canada
Job Description
Some Secondary Education required Experience not required will train Duties include
Greet customers receive payment by cash cheque creditdebit cards stock shelves
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wrap or place merchandise in bags clean stock shelves and check-out counter etc
Please mail resume in the above address or by email tanvirpetrogmailcom
How to Apply
Expiring September 30 2014
Contact Tanvir Biswas
Email tanvirpetrogmailcom
Related jobs
Cashier at 0917494 BC Ltd Bulk Barn
Cashier (Yaletown) at Urban Fare
People also viewed
Cook at KC Restaurant
FT Sushi Cook at Parksville Nemo Sushi
- See more athttpwwwworkbccaJobSeekersDisplayJobPostingApplyaspxjobid=110948sthashTZ94QQ7Wdpuf
Back to Search Results
Co-ordinator
River City Woodworks
Posted August 14 2014
Expiring February 10 2015
Last Updated August 14 2014
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Salary $4000000 - $5000000Annually
Job Type Full-Time Permanent
Language English
Start Date of Employment (Approx) As soon as possible
Minimum Education High School
Positions Available 1
NOC Group Administrative Officers (1221)
NOC Job Title Administrative Co-Ordinator
Job Number 164193
Job Location(s)
11 Kutenai Rd
Fernie British Columbia
V0B 1M5 Canada
Job Description
Co-ordinator of in house work flow customer relations marketing campaigns and social
media including website The successful canditate will possess strong organizationlal
skills proficiency in MS Office and internertsocial media skills The job requires a
person with good interpersonal abilities and the ability to organize their time and others
to sty on task to co-ordinate the collecting and flow of information between customers
and production thru delivery The team enviornment of this small company requires you
work within and foster this enviornment
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How to Apply
Expiring February 10 2015
Contact Willard RipleyPhone 250 423 3331
Fax 250 423 3782
Email salesrivercityca
In Person
11 Kutenai Rd
Fernie British Columbia
V0B 1M5 Canada
- See more at
httpwwwworkbccaJobSeekersDisplayJobPostingApplyaspxjobid=16419
3sthash1CQMrVxfdpuf
Job Seekers Home gt Career Profiles
Administrative Officers (NOC 1221)
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Minimum education Secondary school and experience
Average salary
Occupation size
Job stability
Demand growth
Below Average
Excellent
Profile last updated October 01 2013
Save This Profile Compare Profiles Print Share
On this page1 01 Overview
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2 02 Earnings
1 03 Duties2 04 Work environment
1 05 Workforce amp employment statistics2 06 Job requirements
1 07 Career paths2 08 Employment outlook
1 09 Insights from industry2 10 In their own words
1 11 Additional resources2
Minimize all sections
01 Overview
Administrative officers perform a variety of tasks in order to ensure officeoperations run smoothly Their work tends to be diverse in nature and canvary greatly depending on the area of expertiseTasks may include
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providing a variety of administrative services to staff management and thepublic
setting work priorities and coordinating the acquisition of administrativeservices such as office space supplies and security services
maintaining day-to-day financial and accounting services Administrative officers are employed by medium and large organizationsthroughout private and public sectorsThese workers must be able to multi-task since work involves multiple unrelated tasks that require
patience concentration and accuracy detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
Common job titles
access to information and privacy officer office manageradministrative officer planning officer
administrative services coordinator records analyst - access to informationco-ordinator office services requirements officer - military
forms management officer surplus assets officer
liaison officer university admissions officer
office administrator
02 Earnings
Provincal average salary
$44000 - $53000
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Source Census 2006
Provincal average full-time hourly rate
$1200hr
Low
$2000hr
Median
$3010hr
High
Source Working in Canada Wage Report
03 Duties
Administrative officers perform some or all of the following duties coordinate office administrative procedures review and set up new processes establish work priorities and delegate work to office support staff make sure deadlines are met and procedures are followed coordinate office services such as accommodation relocations
equipment supplies forms disposal of assets parking maintenance andsecurity services
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help prepare operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetarycontrols
keep track of accounts payable and accounts receivable systems plan meetings training sessions workshops conferences etc
fill in for supervisorsstaff at meetings where necessary work with the public management andor staff to answer questions and
meet requests carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-
secondary educational institutions manage policies and procedures related to the release of records assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports manuals and
correspondence develop and coordinate programs
manage grant proposals and submissions enter data and prepare reports explain the meaning of statutes regulations policies and procedures with
the public and other stakeholders process incoming mail manage employee files and records may supervise staff
04 Work environment
Administrative officers are often expected to manage numerous projects atany given time while working in a busy noisy environment Workers may be
interrupted frequently to meet requests from staff management and thepublic
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05 Workforce andemployment statistics
Workforce characteristcs
24500 workers are employed
86 of workers are working full time
Gender
14 male
86 female
Age Groups
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5 15-24
44 25-44
49 45-64
2 65+
Source Census 2006
Employment by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Construction
Public Administration
View More Industry Data
Source Census 2006
Employment by region
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Vancouver Island Coast
135
161
Mainland Southwest
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630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
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North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
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Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
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11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
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More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
Navigator tool
of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
Learn More On The WorkBCLabour Market Navigator
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
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I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
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Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
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wrap or place merchandise in bags clean stock shelves and check-out counter etc
Please mail resume in the above address or by email tanvirpetrogmailcom
How to Apply
Expiring September 30 2014
Contact Tanvir Biswas
Email tanvirpetrogmailcom
Related jobs
Cashier at 0917494 BC Ltd Bulk Barn
Cashier (Yaletown) at Urban Fare
People also viewed
Cook at KC Restaurant
FT Sushi Cook at Parksville Nemo Sushi
- See more athttpwwwworkbccaJobSeekersDisplayJobPostingApplyaspxjobid=110948sthashTZ94QQ7Wdpuf
Back to Search Results
Co-ordinator
River City Woodworks
Posted August 14 2014
Expiring February 10 2015
Last Updated August 14 2014
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Salary $4000000 - $5000000Annually
Job Type Full-Time Permanent
Language English
Start Date of Employment (Approx) As soon as possible
Minimum Education High School
Positions Available 1
NOC Group Administrative Officers (1221)
NOC Job Title Administrative Co-Ordinator
Job Number 164193
Job Location(s)
11 Kutenai Rd
Fernie British Columbia
V0B 1M5 Canada
Job Description
Co-ordinator of in house work flow customer relations marketing campaigns and social
media including website The successful canditate will possess strong organizationlal
skills proficiency in MS Office and internertsocial media skills The job requires a
person with good interpersonal abilities and the ability to organize their time and others
to sty on task to co-ordinate the collecting and flow of information between customers
and production thru delivery The team enviornment of this small company requires you
work within and foster this enviornment
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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How to Apply
Expiring February 10 2015
Contact Willard RipleyPhone 250 423 3331
Fax 250 423 3782
Email salesrivercityca
In Person
11 Kutenai Rd
Fernie British Columbia
V0B 1M5 Canada
- See more at
httpwwwworkbccaJobSeekersDisplayJobPostingApplyaspxjobid=16419
3sthash1CQMrVxfdpuf
Job Seekers Home gt Career Profiles
Administrative Officers (NOC 1221)
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Minimum education Secondary school and experience
Average salary
Occupation size
Job stability
Demand growth
Below Average
Excellent
Profile last updated October 01 2013
Save This Profile Compare Profiles Print Share
On this page1 01 Overview
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2 02 Earnings
1 03 Duties2 04 Work environment
1 05 Workforce amp employment statistics2 06 Job requirements
1 07 Career paths2 08 Employment outlook
1 09 Insights from industry2 10 In their own words
1 11 Additional resources2
Minimize all sections
01 Overview
Administrative officers perform a variety of tasks in order to ensure officeoperations run smoothly Their work tends to be diverse in nature and canvary greatly depending on the area of expertiseTasks may include
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 721
providing a variety of administrative services to staff management and thepublic
setting work priorities and coordinating the acquisition of administrativeservices such as office space supplies and security services
maintaining day-to-day financial and accounting services Administrative officers are employed by medium and large organizationsthroughout private and public sectorsThese workers must be able to multi-task since work involves multiple unrelated tasks that require
patience concentration and accuracy detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
Common job titles
access to information and privacy officer office manageradministrative officer planning officer
administrative services coordinator records analyst - access to informationco-ordinator office services requirements officer - military
forms management officer surplus assets officer
liaison officer university admissions officer
office administrator
02 Earnings
Provincal average salary
$44000 - $53000
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 821
Source Census 2006
Provincal average full-time hourly rate
$1200hr
Low
$2000hr
Median
$3010hr
High
Source Working in Canada Wage Report
03 Duties
Administrative officers perform some or all of the following duties coordinate office administrative procedures review and set up new processes establish work priorities and delegate work to office support staff make sure deadlines are met and procedures are followed coordinate office services such as accommodation relocations
equipment supplies forms disposal of assets parking maintenance andsecurity services
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 921
help prepare operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetarycontrols
keep track of accounts payable and accounts receivable systems plan meetings training sessions workshops conferences etc
fill in for supervisorsstaff at meetings where necessary work with the public management andor staff to answer questions and
meet requests carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-
secondary educational institutions manage policies and procedures related to the release of records assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports manuals and
correspondence develop and coordinate programs
manage grant proposals and submissions enter data and prepare reports explain the meaning of statutes regulations policies and procedures with
the public and other stakeholders process incoming mail manage employee files and records may supervise staff
04 Work environment
Administrative officers are often expected to manage numerous projects atany given time while working in a busy noisy environment Workers may be
interrupted frequently to meet requests from staff management and thepublic
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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05 Workforce andemployment statistics
Workforce characteristcs
24500 workers are employed
86 of workers are working full time
Gender
14 male
86 female
Age Groups
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5 15-24
44 25-44
49 45-64
2 65+
Source Census 2006
Employment by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Construction
Public Administration
View More Industry Data
Source Census 2006
Employment by region
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1221
Vancouver Island Coast
135
161
Mainland Southwest
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1321
630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1421
North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1721
11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1821
More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
Navigator tool
of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
Learn More On The WorkBCLabour Market Navigator
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2021
I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Salary $4000000 - $5000000Annually
Job Type Full-Time Permanent
Language English
Start Date of Employment (Approx) As soon as possible
Minimum Education High School
Positions Available 1
NOC Group Administrative Officers (1221)
NOC Job Title Administrative Co-Ordinator
Job Number 164193
Job Location(s)
11 Kutenai Rd
Fernie British Columbia
V0B 1M5 Canada
Job Description
Co-ordinator of in house work flow customer relations marketing campaigns and social
media including website The successful canditate will possess strong organizationlal
skills proficiency in MS Office and internertsocial media skills The job requires a
person with good interpersonal abilities and the ability to organize their time and others
to sty on task to co-ordinate the collecting and flow of information between customers
and production thru delivery The team enviornment of this small company requires you
work within and foster this enviornment
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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How to Apply
Expiring February 10 2015
Contact Willard RipleyPhone 250 423 3331
Fax 250 423 3782
Email salesrivercityca
In Person
11 Kutenai Rd
Fernie British Columbia
V0B 1M5 Canada
- See more at
httpwwwworkbccaJobSeekersDisplayJobPostingApplyaspxjobid=16419
3sthash1CQMrVxfdpuf
Job Seekers Home gt Career Profiles
Administrative Officers (NOC 1221)
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 521
Minimum education Secondary school and experience
Average salary
Occupation size
Job stability
Demand growth
Below Average
Excellent
Profile last updated October 01 2013
Save This Profile Compare Profiles Print Share
On this page1 01 Overview
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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2 02 Earnings
1 03 Duties2 04 Work environment
1 05 Workforce amp employment statistics2 06 Job requirements
1 07 Career paths2 08 Employment outlook
1 09 Insights from industry2 10 In their own words
1 11 Additional resources2
Minimize all sections
01 Overview
Administrative officers perform a variety of tasks in order to ensure officeoperations run smoothly Their work tends to be diverse in nature and canvary greatly depending on the area of expertiseTasks may include
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 721
providing a variety of administrative services to staff management and thepublic
setting work priorities and coordinating the acquisition of administrativeservices such as office space supplies and security services
maintaining day-to-day financial and accounting services Administrative officers are employed by medium and large organizationsthroughout private and public sectorsThese workers must be able to multi-task since work involves multiple unrelated tasks that require
patience concentration and accuracy detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
Common job titles
access to information and privacy officer office manageradministrative officer planning officer
administrative services coordinator records analyst - access to informationco-ordinator office services requirements officer - military
forms management officer surplus assets officer
liaison officer university admissions officer
office administrator
02 Earnings
Provincal average salary
$44000 - $53000
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 821
Source Census 2006
Provincal average full-time hourly rate
$1200hr
Low
$2000hr
Median
$3010hr
High
Source Working in Canada Wage Report
03 Duties
Administrative officers perform some or all of the following duties coordinate office administrative procedures review and set up new processes establish work priorities and delegate work to office support staff make sure deadlines are met and procedures are followed coordinate office services such as accommodation relocations
equipment supplies forms disposal of assets parking maintenance andsecurity services
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help prepare operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetarycontrols
keep track of accounts payable and accounts receivable systems plan meetings training sessions workshops conferences etc
fill in for supervisorsstaff at meetings where necessary work with the public management andor staff to answer questions and
meet requests carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-
secondary educational institutions manage policies and procedures related to the release of records assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports manuals and
correspondence develop and coordinate programs
manage grant proposals and submissions enter data and prepare reports explain the meaning of statutes regulations policies and procedures with
the public and other stakeholders process incoming mail manage employee files and records may supervise staff
04 Work environment
Administrative officers are often expected to manage numerous projects atany given time while working in a busy noisy environment Workers may be
interrupted frequently to meet requests from staff management and thepublic
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05 Workforce andemployment statistics
Workforce characteristcs
24500 workers are employed
86 of workers are working full time
Gender
14 male
86 female
Age Groups
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5 15-24
44 25-44
49 45-64
2 65+
Source Census 2006
Employment by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Construction
Public Administration
View More Industry Data
Source Census 2006
Employment by region
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Vancouver Island Coast
135
161
Mainland Southwest
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630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
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More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
Navigator tool
of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
Learn More On The WorkBCLabour Market Navigator
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
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I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
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How to Apply
Expiring February 10 2015
Contact Willard RipleyPhone 250 423 3331
Fax 250 423 3782
Email salesrivercityca
In Person
11 Kutenai Rd
Fernie British Columbia
V0B 1M5 Canada
- See more at
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Job Seekers Home gt Career Profiles
Administrative Officers (NOC 1221)
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Minimum education Secondary school and experience
Average salary
Occupation size
Job stability
Demand growth
Below Average
Excellent
Profile last updated October 01 2013
Save This Profile Compare Profiles Print Share
On this page1 01 Overview
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2 02 Earnings
1 03 Duties2 04 Work environment
1 05 Workforce amp employment statistics2 06 Job requirements
1 07 Career paths2 08 Employment outlook
1 09 Insights from industry2 10 In their own words
1 11 Additional resources2
Minimize all sections
01 Overview
Administrative officers perform a variety of tasks in order to ensure officeoperations run smoothly Their work tends to be diverse in nature and canvary greatly depending on the area of expertiseTasks may include
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 721
providing a variety of administrative services to staff management and thepublic
setting work priorities and coordinating the acquisition of administrativeservices such as office space supplies and security services
maintaining day-to-day financial and accounting services Administrative officers are employed by medium and large organizationsthroughout private and public sectorsThese workers must be able to multi-task since work involves multiple unrelated tasks that require
patience concentration and accuracy detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
Common job titles
access to information and privacy officer office manageradministrative officer planning officer
administrative services coordinator records analyst - access to informationco-ordinator office services requirements officer - military
forms management officer surplus assets officer
liaison officer university admissions officer
office administrator
02 Earnings
Provincal average salary
$44000 - $53000
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 821
Source Census 2006
Provincal average full-time hourly rate
$1200hr
Low
$2000hr
Median
$3010hr
High
Source Working in Canada Wage Report
03 Duties
Administrative officers perform some or all of the following duties coordinate office administrative procedures review and set up new processes establish work priorities and delegate work to office support staff make sure deadlines are met and procedures are followed coordinate office services such as accommodation relocations
equipment supplies forms disposal of assets parking maintenance andsecurity services
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 921
help prepare operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetarycontrols
keep track of accounts payable and accounts receivable systems plan meetings training sessions workshops conferences etc
fill in for supervisorsstaff at meetings where necessary work with the public management andor staff to answer questions and
meet requests carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-
secondary educational institutions manage policies and procedures related to the release of records assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports manuals and
correspondence develop and coordinate programs
manage grant proposals and submissions enter data and prepare reports explain the meaning of statutes regulations policies and procedures with
the public and other stakeholders process incoming mail manage employee files and records may supervise staff
04 Work environment
Administrative officers are often expected to manage numerous projects atany given time while working in a busy noisy environment Workers may be
interrupted frequently to meet requests from staff management and thepublic
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1021
05 Workforce andemployment statistics
Workforce characteristcs
24500 workers are employed
86 of workers are working full time
Gender
14 male
86 female
Age Groups
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1121
5 15-24
44 25-44
49 45-64
2 65+
Source Census 2006
Employment by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Construction
Public Administration
View More Industry Data
Source Census 2006
Employment by region
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1221
Vancouver Island Coast
135
161
Mainland Southwest
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1321
630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1421
North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1521
Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1721
11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
Navigator tool
of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
Learn More On The WorkBCLabour Market Navigator
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 521
Minimum education Secondary school and experience
Average salary
Occupation size
Job stability
Demand growth
Below Average
Excellent
Profile last updated October 01 2013
Save This Profile Compare Profiles Print Share
On this page1 01 Overview
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2 02 Earnings
1 03 Duties2 04 Work environment
1 05 Workforce amp employment statistics2 06 Job requirements
1 07 Career paths2 08 Employment outlook
1 09 Insights from industry2 10 In their own words
1 11 Additional resources2
Minimize all sections
01 Overview
Administrative officers perform a variety of tasks in order to ensure officeoperations run smoothly Their work tends to be diverse in nature and canvary greatly depending on the area of expertiseTasks may include
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 721
providing a variety of administrative services to staff management and thepublic
setting work priorities and coordinating the acquisition of administrativeservices such as office space supplies and security services
maintaining day-to-day financial and accounting services Administrative officers are employed by medium and large organizationsthroughout private and public sectorsThese workers must be able to multi-task since work involves multiple unrelated tasks that require
patience concentration and accuracy detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
Common job titles
access to information and privacy officer office manageradministrative officer planning officer
administrative services coordinator records analyst - access to informationco-ordinator office services requirements officer - military
forms management officer surplus assets officer
liaison officer university admissions officer
office administrator
02 Earnings
Provincal average salary
$44000 - $53000
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 821
Source Census 2006
Provincal average full-time hourly rate
$1200hr
Low
$2000hr
Median
$3010hr
High
Source Working in Canada Wage Report
03 Duties
Administrative officers perform some or all of the following duties coordinate office administrative procedures review and set up new processes establish work priorities and delegate work to office support staff make sure deadlines are met and procedures are followed coordinate office services such as accommodation relocations
equipment supplies forms disposal of assets parking maintenance andsecurity services
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 921
help prepare operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetarycontrols
keep track of accounts payable and accounts receivable systems plan meetings training sessions workshops conferences etc
fill in for supervisorsstaff at meetings where necessary work with the public management andor staff to answer questions and
meet requests carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-
secondary educational institutions manage policies and procedures related to the release of records assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports manuals and
correspondence develop and coordinate programs
manage grant proposals and submissions enter data and prepare reports explain the meaning of statutes regulations policies and procedures with
the public and other stakeholders process incoming mail manage employee files and records may supervise staff
04 Work environment
Administrative officers are often expected to manage numerous projects atany given time while working in a busy noisy environment Workers may be
interrupted frequently to meet requests from staff management and thepublic
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1021
05 Workforce andemployment statistics
Workforce characteristcs
24500 workers are employed
86 of workers are working full time
Gender
14 male
86 female
Age Groups
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1121
5 15-24
44 25-44
49 45-64
2 65+
Source Census 2006
Employment by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Construction
Public Administration
View More Industry Data
Source Census 2006
Employment by region
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1221
Vancouver Island Coast
135
161
Mainland Southwest
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1321
630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1421
North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1521
Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1721
11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
Navigator tool
of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
Learn More On The WorkBCLabour Market Navigator
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2021
I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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2 02 Earnings
1 03 Duties2 04 Work environment
1 05 Workforce amp employment statistics2 06 Job requirements
1 07 Career paths2 08 Employment outlook
1 09 Insights from industry2 10 In their own words
1 11 Additional resources2
Minimize all sections
01 Overview
Administrative officers perform a variety of tasks in order to ensure officeoperations run smoothly Their work tends to be diverse in nature and canvary greatly depending on the area of expertiseTasks may include
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providing a variety of administrative services to staff management and thepublic
setting work priorities and coordinating the acquisition of administrativeservices such as office space supplies and security services
maintaining day-to-day financial and accounting services Administrative officers are employed by medium and large organizationsthroughout private and public sectorsThese workers must be able to multi-task since work involves multiple unrelated tasks that require
patience concentration and accuracy detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
Common job titles
access to information and privacy officer office manageradministrative officer planning officer
administrative services coordinator records analyst - access to informationco-ordinator office services requirements officer - military
forms management officer surplus assets officer
liaison officer university admissions officer
office administrator
02 Earnings
Provincal average salary
$44000 - $53000
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Source Census 2006
Provincal average full-time hourly rate
$1200hr
Low
$2000hr
Median
$3010hr
High
Source Working in Canada Wage Report
03 Duties
Administrative officers perform some or all of the following duties coordinate office administrative procedures review and set up new processes establish work priorities and delegate work to office support staff make sure deadlines are met and procedures are followed coordinate office services such as accommodation relocations
equipment supplies forms disposal of assets parking maintenance andsecurity services
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help prepare operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetarycontrols
keep track of accounts payable and accounts receivable systems plan meetings training sessions workshops conferences etc
fill in for supervisorsstaff at meetings where necessary work with the public management andor staff to answer questions and
meet requests carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-
secondary educational institutions manage policies and procedures related to the release of records assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports manuals and
correspondence develop and coordinate programs
manage grant proposals and submissions enter data and prepare reports explain the meaning of statutes regulations policies and procedures with
the public and other stakeholders process incoming mail manage employee files and records may supervise staff
04 Work environment
Administrative officers are often expected to manage numerous projects atany given time while working in a busy noisy environment Workers may be
interrupted frequently to meet requests from staff management and thepublic
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05 Workforce andemployment statistics
Workforce characteristcs
24500 workers are employed
86 of workers are working full time
Gender
14 male
86 female
Age Groups
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5 15-24
44 25-44
49 45-64
2 65+
Source Census 2006
Employment by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Construction
Public Administration
View More Industry Data
Source Census 2006
Employment by region
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Vancouver Island Coast
135
161
Mainland Southwest
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
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Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
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More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
Navigator tool
of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
Learn More On The WorkBCLabour Market Navigator
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
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I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
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Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
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providing a variety of administrative services to staff management and thepublic
setting work priorities and coordinating the acquisition of administrativeservices such as office space supplies and security services
maintaining day-to-day financial and accounting services Administrative officers are employed by medium and large organizationsthroughout private and public sectorsThese workers must be able to multi-task since work involves multiple unrelated tasks that require
patience concentration and accuracy detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
Common job titles
access to information and privacy officer office manageradministrative officer planning officer
administrative services coordinator records analyst - access to informationco-ordinator office services requirements officer - military
forms management officer surplus assets officer
liaison officer university admissions officer
office administrator
02 Earnings
Provincal average salary
$44000 - $53000
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Source Census 2006
Provincal average full-time hourly rate
$1200hr
Low
$2000hr
Median
$3010hr
High
Source Working in Canada Wage Report
03 Duties
Administrative officers perform some or all of the following duties coordinate office administrative procedures review and set up new processes establish work priorities and delegate work to office support staff make sure deadlines are met and procedures are followed coordinate office services such as accommodation relocations
equipment supplies forms disposal of assets parking maintenance andsecurity services
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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help prepare operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetarycontrols
keep track of accounts payable and accounts receivable systems plan meetings training sessions workshops conferences etc
fill in for supervisorsstaff at meetings where necessary work with the public management andor staff to answer questions and
meet requests carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-
secondary educational institutions manage policies and procedures related to the release of records assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports manuals and
correspondence develop and coordinate programs
manage grant proposals and submissions enter data and prepare reports explain the meaning of statutes regulations policies and procedures with
the public and other stakeholders process incoming mail manage employee files and records may supervise staff
04 Work environment
Administrative officers are often expected to manage numerous projects atany given time while working in a busy noisy environment Workers may be
interrupted frequently to meet requests from staff management and thepublic
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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05 Workforce andemployment statistics
Workforce characteristcs
24500 workers are employed
86 of workers are working full time
Gender
14 male
86 female
Age Groups
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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5 15-24
44 25-44
49 45-64
2 65+
Source Census 2006
Employment by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Construction
Public Administration
View More Industry Data
Source Census 2006
Employment by region
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Vancouver Island Coast
135
161
Mainland Southwest
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1321
630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1421
North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1721
11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
Navigator tool
of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
Learn More On The WorkBCLabour Market Navigator
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2021
I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Source Census 2006
Provincal average full-time hourly rate
$1200hr
Low
$2000hr
Median
$3010hr
High
Source Working in Canada Wage Report
03 Duties
Administrative officers perform some or all of the following duties coordinate office administrative procedures review and set up new processes establish work priorities and delegate work to office support staff make sure deadlines are met and procedures are followed coordinate office services such as accommodation relocations
equipment supplies forms disposal of assets parking maintenance andsecurity services
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 921
help prepare operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetarycontrols
keep track of accounts payable and accounts receivable systems plan meetings training sessions workshops conferences etc
fill in for supervisorsstaff at meetings where necessary work with the public management andor staff to answer questions and
meet requests carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-
secondary educational institutions manage policies and procedures related to the release of records assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports manuals and
correspondence develop and coordinate programs
manage grant proposals and submissions enter data and prepare reports explain the meaning of statutes regulations policies and procedures with
the public and other stakeholders process incoming mail manage employee files and records may supervise staff
04 Work environment
Administrative officers are often expected to manage numerous projects atany given time while working in a busy noisy environment Workers may be
interrupted frequently to meet requests from staff management and thepublic
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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05 Workforce andemployment statistics
Workforce characteristcs
24500 workers are employed
86 of workers are working full time
Gender
14 male
86 female
Age Groups
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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5 15-24
44 25-44
49 45-64
2 65+
Source Census 2006
Employment by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Construction
Public Administration
View More Industry Data
Source Census 2006
Employment by region
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Vancouver Island Coast
135
161
Mainland Southwest
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1321
630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1421
North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1521
Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1721
11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1821
More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
Navigator tool
of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
Learn More On The WorkBCLabour Market Navigator
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2021
I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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help prepare operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetarycontrols
keep track of accounts payable and accounts receivable systems plan meetings training sessions workshops conferences etc
fill in for supervisorsstaff at meetings where necessary work with the public management andor staff to answer questions and
meet requests carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-
secondary educational institutions manage policies and procedures related to the release of records assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports manuals and
correspondence develop and coordinate programs
manage grant proposals and submissions enter data and prepare reports explain the meaning of statutes regulations policies and procedures with
the public and other stakeholders process incoming mail manage employee files and records may supervise staff
04 Work environment
Administrative officers are often expected to manage numerous projects atany given time while working in a busy noisy environment Workers may be
interrupted frequently to meet requests from staff management and thepublic
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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05 Workforce andemployment statistics
Workforce characteristcs
24500 workers are employed
86 of workers are working full time
Gender
14 male
86 female
Age Groups
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1121
5 15-24
44 25-44
49 45-64
2 65+
Source Census 2006
Employment by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Construction
Public Administration
View More Industry Data
Source Census 2006
Employment by region
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1221
Vancouver Island Coast
135
161
Mainland Southwest
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
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North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
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of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2021
I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
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05 Workforce andemployment statistics
Workforce characteristcs
24500 workers are employed
86 of workers are working full time
Gender
14 male
86 female
Age Groups
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5 15-24
44 25-44
49 45-64
2 65+
Source Census 2006
Employment by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Construction
Public Administration
View More Industry Data
Source Census 2006
Employment by region
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Vancouver Island Coast
135
161
Mainland Southwest
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1321
630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1521
Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1721
11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
Navigator tool
of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
Learn More On The WorkBCLabour Market Navigator
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2021
I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
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5 15-24
44 25-44
49 45-64
2 65+
Source Census 2006
Employment by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Construction
Public Administration
View More Industry Data
Source Census 2006
Employment by region
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1221
Vancouver Island Coast
135
161
Mainland Southwest
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1321
630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1421
North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1521
Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1721
11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
Navigator tool
of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
Learn More On The WorkBCLabour Market Navigator
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2021
I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
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Vancouver Island Coast
135
161
Mainland Southwest
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1321
630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1421
North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1521
Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1721
11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1821
More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
Navigator tool
of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
Learn More On The WorkBCLabour Market Navigator
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2021
I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1321
630
624
Thompson-Okanagan
138
112
Kootenay
40
32
Cariboo
22
36
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1421
North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1521
Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1621
Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 1721
11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
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I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
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North Coast amp Nechako
14
19
Northeast
22
16
employment of this occupation
employment of all occupations
Source Census 2006View More Regional Data
06 Job requirements
Education training and qualifications
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Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
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11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
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More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
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I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
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Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly dependingon the employer necessary education training and qualifications also vary Ata minimum completion of secondary school is necessary Other professionalrequirements may include
a university degree or college diploma in business or public administrationpossibly including programs such as accounting business administration ortechnology
experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related tooffice administration
accounting and financial skills as well as experience with office-relatedsoftware such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working withdatabases
the ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional
development courses or self-studyFor program information on public post-secondary education in BC pleasesee the Education Planner website at wwweducationplannerca
Skills
Clerical Ability Numerical Ability Detail-Oriented Finger Dexterity
View skills definitions
07 Career paths
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
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Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
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Individuals new to the occupation typically start out as receptionists dataentry clerks administrative assistants and office managersWith experience progression to executive assistant senior secretary schoolsecretary or to an administrative management position is possible
08Employment outlook
Provincial and Regional Outlook data used for this occupation is based on itsoccupation group Administrative and regulatory occupations (NOC 122)Provincal Outlook
Unemployment rate
44
2010
34
2015
21
2020
Competitiveness of job market
Ratio of number of unemployed people to number of new job openings
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
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Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
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11
2010
11
2015
11
2020
13 Expected annual demand growth rate (2010-2020)
26500 Job openings Regional Outlook
View regional outlook for
Northeast Northeast
Expected outlook Balanced DemandExpected number of job openings (2010-2020)
Average annual employment demand growth (2010-2020)
Expected increase in employment (2010-2020)
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More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
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Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2021
I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
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More related occupation outlook on WorkBC Labour Market
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of job openings from replacement
of job openings from expansion
Average annual growth rate of employment (2010-2020)
Expected cumulative job openings (2010-2020)
Learn More On The WorkBCLabour Market Navigator
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2021
I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
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09 Insights from industry
As operations merge and share services fewer administrative staff may berequired however since this is a particularly large occupational group asignificant number of job openings are expected from retirementsWhile people with higher credentials are looked upon favourably individualsuitability and personality are also important factors when considering hiring inthis occupation
10 In their own words
My Career PathHow did you get started in this job
I wanted to try something new and working as a Program Assistantsounded like a great opportunity Irsquove done quite a bit of desk work in the past
and have always enjoyed it so I thought I might as well try it out and see howit goes at making a career out of itWhat attracted you to this job or industry
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I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
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Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
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I really liked the idea of doing office work and working in a teamenvironmentTell me about your current job and what you do
My main responsibility is looking after the incoming amp outgoing
correspondence in our Division I also look after all the Human Resourcesitems that come up including offer letters and getting new employeesorientated Some of my other duties include ordering office suppliesorganizing meetings ordering food photocopying faxing putting togetherbinders and filingWhat education training andor experience has helped you get to where youare now
Irsquove had quite a bit of front desk experience over the past years at previous
jobs Moreover Irsquove taken courses in Excel PowerPoint CRMS and Records
ManagementIf you knew then what you know now would you have done anythingdifferently
I think everything worked out pretty well so Irsquom going to have to go with
no I wouldnrsquot do anything different the next time around What do you like most about your work What is the best part of your workday or week
I love coming to work not knowing what my day is going to be like I enjoygetting new tasks to work on all the timeWhat do you find most challenging in your work
The most challenging part of my job is that it can get pretty overwhelming attimes When our entire Division is busy it usually means that Irsquom probably one
of the busiest trying to help everyone else out and usually have a very tighttimeline to complete it byWhere do you see yourself going with your career path
At the moment Irsquom really happy where I am However things could change
and I may even end up going back to schoolWhat advice do you have for someone interested in your line of work
Stay organized It really helps to have a good bring forward system in placethat allows you to keep track of on-goingupcoming projects that will or dorequire action Itrsquos extremely easy to set something aside and completely
forget about it
A Day in the Life
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
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Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf
8112019 Job in canada - 15022015
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljob-in-canada-15022015 2121
Itrsquos difficult to describe a typical day as a Program Assistant as the job variesso much from day to day As a program Assistant it is not unusual to getnumerous tasks to do throughout the day ndash with some that are higher prioritythan others
I usually start off by checking the mail first thing in the morning and then moveon to my incoming emails The majority of my emails require action so I like toget those completed first thing to ensure nothing gets over looked or forgotten
After Irsquove gone through my emails I move on to the correspondence (if any)by logging reviewing andor editing it for my Division The rest of my dayusually depends on what my co-workers have going on ndash Irsquove been in charge
of looking after putting together binders for different projects organizingmeetings ordering food or supplies etc
11 Additional resources
Association of Administrative Assistants
wwwaaaca International Association of Administrative Professionals
wwwiaap-hqorgaboutus
Local Government Management Association of British ColumbiawwwlgmacaENmainprogramsprogramsadministrative-professionals-conferencehtml
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionalswwwtheaeapcom
- See more at httpwwwworkbccaJob-SeekersCareer-
Profiles1221sthashy0WAEhxFdpuf