Job prospects Dental Receptionist in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Receptionists" in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Receptionists in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Receptionists in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 45%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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

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