Job prospects Office Supervisor in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers (NOC 12010) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 36%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology