Job prospects Beauty Salon Receptionist in the Laurentides Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Receptionists in the Laurentides Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in most sectors of the economy, particularly in the services sectors.

New technologies continue to fundamentally change the occupation. Part of the traditional tasks of receptionists can now be carried out by technological tools, such as auto attendant, online appointment booking and chatbots. For that reason, fewer workers are required to respond to customer inquiries. Therefore, the employment outlook is limited for this occupation.

The number of workers available in this profession reduces job opportunities for candidates with few skills. Businesses tend to favour those who are bilingual, versatile and have computer knowledge.

Here are some key facts about Receptionists in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 1,560 people work in this occupation.
• Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 26%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology