NOC 13100: Administrative officers
Administrative officers oversee and implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities, conduct analyses of administrative operations and coordinate acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security services. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors. Administrative officers who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 13100
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 13100
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Administrative officers is categorized under TEER 3. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 13100.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $21 | $29/hr | $44.15 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $20/hr | $28.57/hr | $43.96/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $19.23/hr | $27.88/hr | $39.96/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $19.71/hr | $26.67/hr | $40.51/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $19.23/hr | $26.3/hr | $45.13/hr |
| Quebec → | $22.08/hr | $28.9/hr | $41.54/hr |
| Ontario → | $19.97/hr | $29.38/hr | $45/hr |
| Manitoba → | $18/hr | $26.15/hr | $42.44/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $20/hr | $28.05/hr | $45/hr |
| Alberta → | $21/hr | $30.77/hr | $48.08/hr |
| British Columbia → | $22.12/hr | $29.57/hr | $46.7/hr |
| Yukon → | $32.14/hr | $38/hr | $49.06/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $30/hr | $38.5/hr | $61/hr |
| Nunavut → | $23/hr | $37/hr | $56.41/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- 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.
Official Job Titles for NOC 13100
74 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Administrative services manager (See 10019 Other administrative services managers)View NOC 10019→
- Conference and event planners (See 12103 Conference and event planners)View NOC 12103→
- Executive assistants (See 12100 Executive assistants)View NOC 12100→
- Property administrators (See 13101 Property administrators)View NOC 13101→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 13100 (Administrative officers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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