You have a vision for your career in business. It’s exciting. Our School of Business will prepare you as a leader, innovator, and problem solver — all to build a better tomorrow. You can even earn your diploma, and then move on to university to complete your degree with partners of our 2+2 diploma to degree pathways.
Pathways
Sault College has partnerships with many universities, to help our students further their studies by completing a diploma right here, and then completing two more years for a degree with a partnering university.
| Program Name | Degree |
|---|---|
| Business | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Business | Bachelor of Science – Business Administration |
| Business – Accounting | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Business – Accounting | Bachelor of Science – Business Administration (Accounting - Finance Major) |
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You can also choose a pathway to a CPA Designation with the Business - Accounting program, through our partnerships with Algoma University and CPA Ontario. Learn more
Salary Expectations
| Job Title | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| Accountant | $23.08 - $66.67 |
| Accounting Clerk | $17.00 - $35.00 |
| Accounting Manager | $34.13 - $96.15 |
| Administrative Assistant | $17.00 - $36.00 |
| Executive Assistant | $22.18 - $49.45 |
| Human Resources Manager | $37.50 - $80.51 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $23.08 - $57.44 |
| Long-Term Care Administrator | $24.04 - $73.63 |
| Marketing Coordinator | $18.00 - $55.29 |
| Marketing Manager | $31.00 - $91.35 |
| Office Coordinator | $18.75 - $46.30 |
| Payroll Administrator | $19.04 - $39.90 |
| Project Manager | $18.00 - $55.29 |
| Purchasing Agent | $21.63 - $57.69 |
| Sports Director | $20.83 - $76.92 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $35.00 - $76.92 |
There were over 120 job postings for Office Administration/ Assistant with our Employment Services in 2022 in Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River, the North Shore and surrounding areas.
Labour Market Conditions
Accountant
Job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels through in Canada. New job openings from 2022-2031 are expected to total 88,000 with 79,800 new job seekers expected to be available to fill them. In Ontario, employment growth will lead to several new positions and several positions to become available due to retirements. Job creation will be seen from the on-going need for accounting and auditing services across businesses, the need for financial decision-making to support new markets and growth opportunities, and regulatory oversight to help reduce financial risks.
Accounting Clerk
For the 2022-2031 period, new job openings are expected to total 57,600 with 51,000 new job seekers expected to be available to fill them in Canada. Job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels and the balance between labour supply and demand is expected to continue. Employment growth in Ontario will see a moderate number of new positions and several positions due to retirements. Employment is mostly found in accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services. The ongoing need for accounting services and financial recording across businesses and departments will support work in this occupation.
Accounting Manager
In Canada, for 2022-2031, new job openings are expected to total 33,700 with 29,800 new job seekers to fill them. The balance between labour supply and demand is expected to continue over the projection period. In Ontario, the employment outlook will be good with several new positions and several positions due to retirement. Employment growth will occur since these professionals are employed in a range of roles across many sectors, keeping prospects relatively stable.
Administrative Assistant
Job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels for 2022-2031 in Canada. New job openings are projected to total 68,200 with 57,200 new job seekers available to fill these roles. Employment outlook in Ontario for 2022-2024 will be moderate, with a moderate number of new positions and several positions becoming available due to retirements. The increase in job opportunities will be due to the ongoing need for administration and office support and opportunities for virtual assistants. Administrative Assistants are employed across all industries, with the leading share in educational services, public administration, professional, scientific and technical services, and finance and insurance.
Executive Assistant
Through 2031, new job openings in Canada are expected to total 19,700 with 18,100 new job seekers expected to be available to fill them. Job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the 2022-2031 period. In Ontario, prospects are good over the next three years, with employment growth leading to several new positions and several positions available due to retirements through 2024. This occupational group is employed across all industries, with the leading industries for employing this group are public administration, finance and insurance, professional, scientific and technical services, and health care and social assistance. Trends leading to employment growth will be due to the ongoing need to provide administrative, coordination, research and communications support across departments and businesses.
Human Resources Manager
As job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the 2022-2031 period, the balance between labour supply and demand seen in recent years in Canada is expected to continue over the projection period. Job prospects through 2024 are good in Ontario with employment growth leading to several new positions and several positions from retirements.
Human Resources Specialist
Labour market conditions through 2031 in Canada will see 48,600 new job openings with 46,100 job seekers expected to be available to fill them. Job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the projection period. In Ontario, employment outlook will be good through 2023 with several new positions and a moderate number of positions available due to retirements. The main employers for this area are public administration with most in federal government departments, professional, scientific and technical services in particular management consulting firms, and finance and insurance services. Employment growth will occur due to the general need to recruit and retain a highly skilled workforce for business continuity, especially considering significant market changes and opportunities to support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Long-Term Care Administrator
Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line at the national level through 2031. In Ontario, job prospects are expected to be very good with employment growth leading to several new positions and several positions becoming available due to retirements. 95% of workers in this occupation work full-time compared to 79% for all occupations.
Marketing Coordinator
National labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line through 2031. New job openings are expected to total 73,700 with 67,200 new job seekers to fill the jobs. In Ontario, you can expect a moderate number of new positions to be available, with not many positions becoming available due to retirements. There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Marketing Manager
Job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the 2022-2031 period, with new job openings expected to total 23,200, while 21,800 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Ontario’s employment outlook will be moderate, with a moderate number of new positions from employment growth and a moderate number of positions to be available from retirements.
Office Coordinator
Canada projects a balanced number of job openings and job seekers through 2031, with 97,900 expected new job openings and 87,800 new job seekers available to fill them. Ontario job prospects will be moderate with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions and several positions expected due to retirements. This occupation group is employed across all industries, but the main ones are in health care, professional, scientific and technical services, public administration, and education services. Employment growth will be from the ongoing need for administrative and organizational support across businesses and departments.
Payroll Administrator
A balance of job openings and job seekers are projected for 2022-2031 in Canada, with 23,100 new job openings expected and 22,600 new job seekers available to fill them. In Ontario, job prospects will be moderate with a moderate number of new positions and several positions available due to retirements. This group is employed across most industries, but the leading share of these jobs are in public administration, payroll services, manufacturing, and health care and social assistance. The ongoing need for payroll services across businesses and departments will support employment growth.
Project Manager
Project Managers fall under the same NOC as Office Coordinators. Canada projects a balanced number of job openings and job seekers through 2031, with 97,900 expected new job openings and 87,800 new job seekers available to fill them. Ontario job prospects will be moderate with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions and several positions expected due to retirements. This occupation group is employed across all industries, but the main ones are in health care, professional, scientific and technical services, public administration, and education services. Employment growth will be from the ongoing need for administrative and organizational support across businesses and departments.
Purchasing Agent
In Canada, job openings and job seekers are projected to be balanced through 2031. Job prospects in Ontario will be good with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions and several positions becoming available due to retirements. The main sectors of employment for this role are wholesale trade, federal government public administration, and construction.
Sports Director
Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation group over the 2022-2031 period at the national level. The balance between labour supply and demand seen in recent years is expected to continue over the projection period. Job prospects in Ontario are undetermined.
Supply Chain Manager
New job openings arising from expansion demand and replacement demand in Canada are expected to total 8,100 while 7,400 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them in Canada through 2031. Job prospects in Ontario are undetermined.