Job prospects Financial Accountant in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Financial auditors and accountants in the Calgary Region. There were 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 financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100) in the Calgary 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 Calgary region:

• Approximately 19,630 people work in this occupation.
• Financial auditors and accountants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 15%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

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