Job prospects Financial Accountant in the Red Deer Region

Over the past few years (2023-2025), the labour market was balanced for Financial auditors and accountants 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small 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 Red Deer region:

• Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Financial auditors and accountants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology