Job prospects Financial Accountant near Grande Prairie (AB)

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Financial auditors and accountants near Grande Prairie (AB). 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 financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Digital financial services and AI tools may put pressure on employee skill requirements.
• While Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
• Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence and robo-advising and an aging client population that seeks income rather than risk and accumulation.

Here are some key facts about financial auditors and accountants in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Financial auditors and accountants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology