Job prospects Office Receptionist in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Receptionists in the Cape Breton 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 Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Cape Breton 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 Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 24%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 20%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology