Job outlooks for Accounting and related clerks
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Occupation
accounts payable clerk (14200)
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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.
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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Strong computer skills are an asset in finding work in this occupation. Beyond financial skills, some clerical duties may also be required. Those willing to work overtime and on weekends during tax season and at the end of financial reporting periods will have better job prospects.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 92% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 66% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of accounting and related clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 16% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 84% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
- Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
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Prince Edward IslandGood
The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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.
Accounting and related clerks are employed across industries, especially in accounting firms, payroll services, financial institutions, and government offices. Demand for these roles is shaped by economic activity, seasonal reporting cycles, and staff turnover—particularly as older workers retire or transition into professional accounting roles. In Prince Edward Island, projected economic growth supports employment, though slower population growth may temper long-term expansion. Automation and widespread use of accounting software continue to streamline routine tasks, making digital fluency and adaptability essential. Individuals entering this field should focus on gaining experience with financial systems, developing attention to detail, and being available during peak periods like tax season to improve job prospects.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 12%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 91% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 65% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of accounting and related clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 20% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 80% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
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Nova ScotiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Jobseekers may find that some employers have unique expectations of certain skills and/or require previous experience. Newcomers to the field, and those without strong computer skills or a broad range of abilities, may have more difficulty finding stable employment. The job requirements for accounting clerks have broadened over the years as a result of computerization, so they may include duties from other clerical occupations; financial skills in particular remain important. Jobseekers may also find that there are more opportunities before the tax-filing season.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 3,700 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 12%
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 86% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 73% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 7% of accounting and related clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 17% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 83% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
- Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 1,840 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
- Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Southern region:
- Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
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New BrunswickGood
The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks are employed in a variety of industries, making job prospects both diverse and plentiful.
- Employers will frequently require certification in accounting or finance and candidates should have a proficiency in using related software (for example, Sage, QuickBooks or Simply Accounting).
- Increased application of technology, including the automation of routine tasks, may change the role of accounting technicians and bookkeepers going forward.
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills will enhance job prospects. An understanding of financial regulations is also beneficial.
- Individuals available to work part-time or overtime at the end of financial reporting periods and during the federal tax season may have better job prospects.
- Most job opportunities will arise in New Brunswick's three largest urban centres (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), where most business services are concentrated.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 3,100 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 11%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
- Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 6%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 88% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 12% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 72% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 6% of accounting and related clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 16% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 84% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
- Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
- Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 30%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 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 accounting and related clerks in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 570 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 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 accounting and related clerks in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 970 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 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 accounting and related clerks in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 860 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
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QuebecLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in Quebec:
- Approximately 28,500 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 82% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 18% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 66% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 8% of accounting and related clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 15% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 85% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 24%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 2,220 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 1,020 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 1,920 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 1,250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 27%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 1,680 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 1,900 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
- Approximately 21,570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 910 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 21,570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 5,210 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 1,500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Members of this occupational group work in every industry. The demand for this occupation stems from the need for payroll services, the diversification of tasks for administrative staff and the automation of accounting activities, which mean that these clerks can carry out tasks previously performed by professionals.
The introduction of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, into administrative and accounting processes allows for the automation of tasks and even the replacement of workers in this occupation.
Furthermore, the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war with the United States could also affect these clerks. Indeed, small business owners might take on the tasks performed by this occupational group or resort to outsourcing due to the slow recovery, which would weaken the outlook for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 1,130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
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OntarioModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- Employed across most industries with the leading share in accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Ongoing need for accounting services and financial recording across businesses and departments will support work in this occupation
- Greater use of technology to manage invoicing, billing and accounts may temper job growth and change some job functions
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- Proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks is usually required along with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
- Ability to work longer hours at the end of financial reporting periods and during the federal tax season may be required.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in Ontario:
- Approximately 58,350 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 14%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
- Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 72% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 8% of accounting and related clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 20% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 80% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 and related clerks in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 5,440 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 1,410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 and related clerks in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 5,910 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the London region:
- Approximately 2,040 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 1,330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 and related clerks in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 2,410 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 910 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 and related clerks in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 4,560 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 and related clerks in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 31,730 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 and related clerks in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
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ManitobaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by new and expanding businesses, and the ongoing need for financial record-keeping.
- Key trends for this occupation include the availability of inexpensive and easy to use tax, accounting and auditing software, which may result in fewer positions in the future.
- Jobs are concentrated in the Southeast and Winnipeg regions where job prospects are the strongest.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in Manitoba:
- Approximately 5,850 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 12%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 85% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 73% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 8% of accounting and related clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 20% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 80% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Interlake region:
- Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the North Central 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the North Central region:
- Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the North region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the North region:
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Parklands region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Parklands region:
- Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the South Central 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the South Central region:
- Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 590 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Southwest 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several 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 and related clerks in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 3,570 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
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SaskatchewanGood
The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Base services like accounting are tied to general economic conditions and business cycle in the province. A positive economic growth outlook for 2026 and 2027 should support job growth for this occupation.
- Greater use of technology to manage invoicing, billing and accounts may temper job growth and change some job functions.
- Having a recognized credential, such as a CPA, is important to employers, as well as having strong interpersonal skills and prior work experience.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 4,200 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 14%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 82% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 72% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of accounting and related clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 15% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 85% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 33% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 15% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Northern region:
- Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Prince Albert region:
- Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 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.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 1,350 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 1,510 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 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.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
- Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 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.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Yorkton - Melville region:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
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AlbertaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by new and expanding businesses and the ongoing need for financial record-keeping.
- Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
- Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) will increase demand for this occupation.
- Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in Alberta:
- Approximately 20,150 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 13%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 83% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 71% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of accounting and related clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 16% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 84% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) 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 moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by new and expanding businesses and the ongoing need for financial record-keeping.
- Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
- Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) will increase demand for this occupation.
- Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 13%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by new and expanding businesses and the ongoing need for financial record-keeping.
- Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
- Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) will increase demand for this occupation.
- Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 1,670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 13%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) 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.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by new and expanding businesses and the ongoing need for financial record-keeping.
- Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
- Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) will increase demand for this occupation.
- Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 8,740 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by new and expanding businesses and the ongoing need for financial record-keeping.
- Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
- Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) will increase demand for this occupation.
- Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by new and expanding businesses and the ongoing need for financial record-keeping.
- Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
- Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) will increase demand for this occupation.
- Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 6,060 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 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.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by new and expanding businesses and the ongoing need for financial record-keeping.
- Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
- Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) will increase demand for this occupation.
- Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 1,110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 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.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by new and expanding businesses and the ongoing need for financial record-keeping.
- Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
- Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) will increase demand for this occupation.
- Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by new and expanding businesses and the ongoing need for financial record-keeping.
- Alberta's population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
- Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) will increase demand for this occupation.
- Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
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British ColumbiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in British Columbia 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.
Demand for this occupation is driven by new and expanding businesses and the ongoing need for financial record-keeping.
Key trends for this occupation include the availability of inexpensive and easy to use tax, accounting and auditing software may result in fewer positions in the future.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in British Columbia:
- Approximately 19,050 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 16%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 81% compared to 78% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 70% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of accounting and related clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 17% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 83% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 and related clerks in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Kootenay 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 11,900 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 and related clerks in the Nechako region:
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 and related clerks in the North Coast region:
- Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Northeast 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 20%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 12%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 2,510 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 3,060 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
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Yukon TerritoryModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in Yukon 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.
- Accounting and related clerks are employed across nearly all industries in the Yukon.
- Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in Yukon:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 47%
- Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 12%
- Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 12%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 90% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 78% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of accounting and related clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 13% compared to 49% for all occupations
- Women: 87% compared to 51% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 20% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
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Northwest TerritoriesGood
The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Accounting and related clerks are employed across nearly all industries in the Northwest Territories.
- Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.
- From 2021-2040, 152 job openings are forecast for accounting and related clerks in the Northwest Territories (Government of Northwest Territories, 2023).
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in Northwest Territories:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 47%
- Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 12%
- Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 12%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 91% compared to 88% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
- 81% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of accounting and related clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 14% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 86% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 26% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 18% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
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NunavutGood
The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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.
- Accounting and related clerks are employed across nearly all industries in the Nunavut.
- Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.
Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in Nunavut:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 47%
- Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 12%
- Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 12%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 94% compared to 87% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
- 88% of accounting and related clerks work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 14% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 86% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 30% compared to 37% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 15% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
Related links
Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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