Job prospects Bookkeeping Clerk in the Northeast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Accounting technicians and bookkeepers" in the Northeast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Northeast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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