Job prospects Accounting Assistant near Cranbrook (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Accounting and related clerks" near Cranbrook (BC) 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 and related clerks near Cranbrook (BC). 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 and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Kootenay 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Accounting and related clerks in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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

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