Main duties
People in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties.
- Establish and coordinate administrative policies and procedures for officials, committees and boards of directors
- Analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports and prepare and co-ordinate the preparation and submission of summary briefs and reports to executives, committees and boards of directors
- Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board and other meetings
- Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees and boards of directors
- Meet with individuals, special interest groups and others on behalf of executives, committees and boards of directors to discuss issues and assess and recommend various courses of action
- Liaise with departmental and corporate officials and with other organizations and associations on behalf of executives, committees and boards of directors
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in public administration, political science or a related discipline or the completion of a college diploma in administration is usually required
- Experience in a related administrative occupation is usually required
Job titles in NOC 12100
11 job titles are classified in this unit group. Titles with a job description template on this site are linked.
- committee clerk
- constituency aid
- constituency assistant
- corporate secretary
- executive assistant
- legislative assistant
- medical information assistant
- ministerial assistant
- parliamentary assistant
- parliamentary committee clerk
- special assistant
Wages for NOC 12100 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for executive assistants.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $26.14 | $35.93 | $50.00 |
| British Columbia | $28.00 | $36.79 | $51.65 |
| Alberta | $26.92 | $35.00 | $48.08 |
| Saskatchewan | $24.04 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Manitoba | $18.75 | $29.81 | $40.51 |
| Quebec | $25.96 | $33.33 | $49.00 |
| New Brunswick | $21.25 | $31.00 | $42.86 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.27 | $30.77 | $41.25 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.08 | $30.22 | $43.59 |
| Canada | $25.85 | $34.62 | $49.00 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $30.77 | $36.41 | $50.55 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $26.15 | $35.73 | $46.92 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $25.62 | $35.64 | $49.46 |
| Toronto | $27.69 | $36.06 | $50.96 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $21.63 | $34.87 | $47.00 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $22.44 | $33.35 | $47.42 |
| London | $24.04 | $34.78 | $62.50 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $24.87 | $33.95 | $49.70 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $26.20 | $34.79 | $47.57 |
| Northeast | $30.77 | $38.00 | $38.46 |
| Northwest | $24.00 | $33.65 | $40.11 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Administrative officers: NOC 13100, Administrative officers
- Conference and event planners: NOC 12103, Conference and event planners
- Executive secretary (except legal and medical): NOC 13110, Administrative assistants
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Questions about NOC 12100
What is NOC 12100?
NOC 12100 is Executive assistants, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category business, finance and administration occupations and to TEER 2.
What TEER is NOC 12100?
NOC 12100 is TEER 2. TEER 2 generally means: college program of 2 to 3 years, apprenticeship of 2 to 5 years, or a supervisory or safety role.
What job titles are in NOC 12100?
The unit group includes 11 job titles, for example committee clerk, corporate secretary, executive assistant, legislative assistant.
How much do executive assistants earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $34.62 per hour for executive assistants, and $35.93 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in British Columbia at $36.79 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 12100?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include administrative officers (NOC 13100); conference and event planners (NOC 12103); executive secretary (except legal and medical) (NOC 13110).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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