Job prospects Senior Bookkeeper near Lethbridge (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Accounting technicians and bookkeepers" near Lethbridge (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers near Lethbridge (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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.

Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 2,360 people work in this occupation.
  • Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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