Job prospects Budget Officer in the Southern Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Southern region:

• Approximately 1,070 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology