Job prospects Accounting Technician in the Parklands Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Parklands Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Parklands region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology