Job prospects Payroll Officer in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Payroll administrators in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 13102) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Payroll clerks are employed across most industries, as they perform tasks that are required in all firms.
• Knowledge of payroll software, human resources functions and online payroll systems are usual required, as well as advanced spreadsheet skills. An understanding of income and payroll tax rules, employment standards and strong client service skills could improve job prospects.
• The automation and digital transformation of payroll functions might lead to many of the duties relating to this occupation being consolidated with other administrative roles. As roles change, payroll clerks may be asked to take on more duties.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification will enhance job prospects.
• Most job opportunities will arise in New Brunswick's three largest urban centres (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), where most business services are concentrated.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 73%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 14%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%

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