NOC 13110: Administrative assistants
Administrative assistants perform a variety of administrative duties in support of managerial and professional employers. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
Official Main Duties for NOC 13110
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 13110
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Administrative assistants 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 13110.
0112 continues as 10011 and part transferred to 11200 and 13110 and part split off to emerging item 22232
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) | $19.23 | $26.44/hr | $36.88 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $19.57/hr | $26.37/hr | $34.66/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $16.62/hr | $26.67/hr | $34.46/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $18.3/hr | $25/hr | $35.58/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $17.79/hr | $25/hr | $35.44/hr |
| Quebec → | $20/hr | $26/hr | $36.06/hr |
| Ontario → | $19/hr | $26.67/hr | $37.95/hr |
| Manitoba → | $17/hr | $24.32/hr | $34.66/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $18.2/hr | $25/hr | $34.8/hr |
| Alberta → | $19.78/hr | $26.43/hr | $37/hr |
| British Columbia → | $20/hr | $28.5/hr | $36.54/hr |
| Yukon → | $23.08/hr | $33.5/hr | $39.49/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $25/hr | $36/hr | $42/hr |
| Nunavut → | $24.62/hr | $32.4/hr | $48.72/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a one- or two-year college or other program for administrative assistants or secretaries or Previous clerical experience is required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 13110
22 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:
- Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations (See 12110 Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations)View NOC 12110→
- Executive assistants (See 12100 Executive assistants)View NOC 12100→
- Legal administrative assistants (See 13111 Legal administrative assistants)View NOC 13111→
- Medical administrative assistants (See 13112 Medical administrative assistants)View NOC 13112→
- Office manager (See 13100 Administrative officers)View NOC 13100→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 13110 (Administrative assistants)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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