Job prospects Computer Terminal Operator in the Northeast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Data entry clerks" in the Northeast 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 Northeast 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

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Data entry clerks (NOC 14111) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Data entry clerks in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Data entry clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 36%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 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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