Job prospects Library Assistant in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Library assistants and clerks in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Library assistants and clerks (NOC 14300) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Library assistants and clerks in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Library assistants and clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology