Job prospects Office Assistant near Grande Prairie (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "General office support workers" near Grande Prairie (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for General office support workers near Grande Prairie (AB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for General office support workers (NOC 14100) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about General office support workers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
  • General office support workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for General office support workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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