Job prospects Computer Terminal Operator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Data entry clerks" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Data entry clerks in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings 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 Data entry clerks (NOC 14111) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Data entry clerks in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 2,610 people work in this occupation.
  • Data entry clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 17%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Data entry clerks across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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