Job prospects Mail And Message Distribution Clerk in the Estrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Receptionists" in the Estrie 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 surplus

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Estrie 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The use of hybrid and remote working methods since the pandemic has affected the demand for this occupation. This transition has also led to a change in the traditional tasks of receptionists and broadened the skills required to practise this profession. For example, technical skills and digital tool management have become important.

The automation of certain tasks, such as automated telephone answering services, online appointment booking or inquiries and digital recording, has freed up these workers from certain tasks so that they can concentrate on other important ones.

The number of workers available in this profession reduces job opportunities for candidates without experience and few skills. Businesses tend to favour those who are bilingual and have computer knowledge and experience.

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

  • Approximately 1,160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

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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