Main duties
People in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties.
- Oversee and coordinate office administrative procedures and review, evaluate and implement new procedures
- Establish work priorities, delegate work to office support staff, and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed
- Carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-secondary educational institutions
- Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
- Coordinate and plan for office services, such as accommodation, relocations, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
- Conduct analyses and oversee administrative operations related to budgeting, contracting and project planning and management processes
- Assist in preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
- Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
- May supervise records management technicians and related staff
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required
- A university degree or college diploma in business or public administration may be required
- Experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related to office administration is usually required
- Project management certification may be required by some employers
Job titles in NOC 13100
74 job titles are classified in this unit group. Titles with a job description template on this site are linked.
- access to information and privacy officer
- access to information officer
- administration analyst
- administration officer
- administration services coordinator
- administrative analyst
- administrative coordinator
- administrative officer
- administrative planning officer
- administrative services coordinator
- administrative services officer
- administrative support officer
- administrative technician
- admissions officer - post-secondary educational institution
- band administrator
- bilingual services coordinator
- budget analyst
- business representative - club, lodge or society
- business services officer
- chief invigilator
- civil emergency measures officer
- claims officer
- communications service coordinator
- Crown assets distribution officer
- documentation and projects analyst
- exam invigilator - post-secondary institution
- exam proctor - post-secondary institution
- exam supervisor - post-secondary institution
- financial aid officer
- financial assistance coordinator - college or university
Show all 74 job titles
- financial assistance officer
- forms management officer
- freedom of information officer
- immigrant investors program coordinator
- implementation officer
- lease administration supervisor
- liaison officer
- management planning officer
- Native band administrator
- Native reserve administrator
- non-technical project manager
- office administrator
- office automation administrator
- office automation coordinator
- office automation technician
- office coordinator
- office manager
- office services coordinator
- official languages coordinator
- ombudsman officer
- operating officer - administration
- operational officer - administration
- operations officer - administration
- organization and productivity project manager
- organization and productivity project officer
- parking coordinator
- planning officer
- preliminary press planner
- prepress planner - publishing
- privacy officer
- project administration officer
- public trustee
- records analyst - access to information
- regional services chief
- relocation commissioner
- reserve administrator
- student aid officer
- student assistance officer
- surplus assets officer
- technical assistant - office support
- test administrator
- testing coordinator
- testing supervisor
- university admissions officer
Wages for NOC 13100 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for administrative officers.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $19.97 | $29.38 | $45.00 |
| British Columbia | $22.12 | $29.57 | $46.70 |
| Alberta | $21.00 | $30.77 | $48.08 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.00 | $28.05 | $45.00 |
| Manitoba | $18.00 | $26.15 | $42.44 |
| Quebec | $22.08 | $28.90 | $41.54 |
| New Brunswick | $19.23 | $26.30 | $45.13 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.71 | $26.67 | $40.51 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.00 | $28.57 | $43.96 |
| Canada | $21.00 | $29.00 | $44.15 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $21.63 | $33.65 | $43.59 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $19.97 | $29.38 | $45.00 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $19.97 | $29.38 | $45.00 |
| Toronto | $19.23 | $30.00 | $48.08 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $19.78 | $28.57 | $39.56 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $19.50 | $28.85 | $41.21 |
| London | $19.00 | $28.85 | $39.90 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $20.00 | $25.81 | $42.50 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $19.73 | $26.00 | $61.54 |
| Northeast | $21.00 | $29.00 | $40.87 |
| Northwest | $21.00 | $29.68 | $38.15 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025.
Career progression and other notes
Progression to administrative service management positions is possible with experience.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Administrative services manager: NOC 10019, Other administrative services managers
- Conference and event planners: NOC 12103, Conference and event planners
- Executive assistants: NOC 12100, Executive assistants
- Property administrators: NOC 13101, Property administrators
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Questions about NOC 13100
What is NOC 13100?
NOC 13100 is Administrative officers, 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 3.
What TEER is NOC 13100?
NOC 13100 is TEER 3. TEER 3 generally means: college program under 2 years, apprenticeship under 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.
What job titles are in NOC 13100?
The unit group includes 74 job titles, for example access to information and privacy officer, administrative officer, administrative services coordinator, forms management officer, office administrator, office manager.
How much do administrative officers earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $29.00 per hour for administrative officers, and $29.38 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in Alberta at $30.77 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 13100?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include administrative services manager (NOC 10019); conference and event planners (NOC 12103); executive assistants (NOC 12100).
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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