National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 12100: Executive assistants
Executive assistants coordinate administrative procedures, public relations activities and research and analysis functions for members of legislative assemblies, ministers, deputy ministers, corporate officials and executives, committees and boards of directors. Below are the main duties, all 11 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 12100?
NOC 12100 is the code for executive assistants in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include committee clerk, corporate secretary, executive assistant and legislative assistant. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $34.62 an hour.
- NOC code
- 12100
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Business, finance and administration occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $34.62 an hour
Job titles under NOC 12100
Executive assistants coordinate administrative procedures, public relations activities and research and analysis functions for members of legislative assemblies, ministers, deputy ministers, corporate officials and executives, committees and boards of directors. They are employed by governments, corporations and associations.
Main job titles
- committee clerk
- corporate secretary
- executive assistant
- legislative assistant
All 11 job titles in the NOC index
committee clerk, constituency aid, constituency assistant, corporate secretary, executive assistant, legislative assistant, medical information assistant, ministerial assistant, parliamentary assistant, parliamentary committee clerk, special assistant.
Also included in this group
- special assistant
Main duties of NOC 12100
This group performs 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.
Is NOC 12100 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 12100 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 12100 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $25.85 | $34.62 | $49.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.08 | $30.22 | $43.59 |
| Prince Edward Island | $18.50 | $28.72 | $43.96 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.27 | $30.77 | $41.25 |
| New Brunswick | $21.25 | $31.00 | $42.86 |
| Quebec | $25.96 | $33.33 | $49.00 |
| Ontario | $26.14 | $35.93 | $50.00 |
| Manitoba | $18.75 | $29.81 | $40.51 |
| Saskatchewan | $24.04 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Alberta | $26.92 | $35.00 | $48.08 |
| British Columbia | $28.00 | $36.79 | $51.65 |
| Yukon | $27.69 | $36.94 | $46.09 |
| Northwest Territories | $31.03 | $40.31 | $53.62 |
| Nunavut | $34.71 | $47.94 | $63.56 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 12100 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 12100 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for executive assistant?
NOC 12100, Executive assistants, a TEER 2 occupation.
What TEER is NOC 12100?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 12100 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 12100 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 12100 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $34.62 an hour, with most wages between $25.85 and $49.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 12100 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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