Administrative officers – NOC : 1221

Administrative officers oversee and implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities, conduct analyses of administrative operations and co-ordinate acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security services. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors. Administrative officers who are supervisors are included in this group.

access to information and privacy officer

administrative officer

administrative services co-ordinator

co-ordinator, office services

forms management officer

liaison officer

office administrator

office manager

planning officer

records analyst – access to information

surplus assets officer

university admissions officer

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Administrative officers perform some or all of the following duties:

Oversee and co-ordinate 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

Co-ordinate 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.

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.

Progression to administrative service management positions is possible with experience.

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