Job prospects Receptionist in the Northeast Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Receptionists 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Receptionists in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 67%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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