Job prospects Answering Service Operator in the Southern Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Receptionists" in the Southern Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Receptionists in the Southern Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Receptionists in the Southern region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 37%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 15%
- Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Receptionists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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