Job prospects Accounting Department Manager in the Halifax Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Financial managers" in the Halifax 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 shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Financial managers in the Halifax Region. 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 Financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Financial managers in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 1,070 people work in this occupation.
  • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 26%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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

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