Job prospects Switchboard Operator in the Red Deer Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Receptionists in the Red Deer 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Red Deer region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

The Conference Board of Canada is forecasting Alberta’s real GDP will expand by 2.6% in 2023 before slowing to 1.9% in 2024. Similarly, they are projecting the labour market to cool in late 2023 and into 2024. Higher for longer inflation may also have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation. 

An aging workforce transitioning to retirement will create vacancies for job seekers.

Here are some key facts about Receptionists in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 950 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 50%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology