Job prospects Accountant-controller in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Financial auditors and accountants" in the Edmundston–Woodstock 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 shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Financial auditors and accountants in the Edmundston–Woodstock 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2023-2025 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.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Financial auditors and accountants in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Financial auditors and accountants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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