Job prospects Payroll Technician in the North Shore Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Payroll administrators in the North Shore 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 good for Payroll administrators (NOC 13102) in the North Shore region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the North Shore region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology