Job outlooks for Collection clerks

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Occupation

collection officer (except taxation) (14202)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

    • Halifax Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • New BrunswickUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 45%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 40%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 51%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 31%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 33%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 28%

  • QuebecLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about collection clerks in Quebec:

    • Approximately 2,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 33%
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 30%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 67% of collection clerks work all year, while 33% 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.
    • Less than 5% of collection clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 35% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 65% compared to 48% 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: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% 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: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 collection clerks in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 41%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 39%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 collection clerks in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 83%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%

    • Estrie Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lanaudière Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 41%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 23%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 20%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in the Laurentides 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 collection clerks in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 23%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 19%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 17%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval 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.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 2,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in the Mauricie 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 collection clerks in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 38%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 24%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 2,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in the Montérégie 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.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 34%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 21%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in the Outaouais 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 collection clerks in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 51%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 21%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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.
      • 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.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 56%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 20%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 19%

  • OntarioLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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.

    Here are some key facts about collection clerks in Ontario:

    • Approximately 5,800 people work in this occupation.
    • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 24%
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 23%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 71% of collection 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.
    • Less than 5% of collection clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 30% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 70% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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 collection clerks in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 27%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 23%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 25%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 21%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • London Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the London region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 39%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 21%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 69%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 20%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 45%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Toronto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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 collection clerks in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 3,440 people work in this occupation.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 25%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 25%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in Manitoba 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 collection clerks in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 17%
      • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 14%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 14%
      • Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 13%
      • 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: 83% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 65% of collection clerks work all year, while 35% 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 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of collection clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 24% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 76% 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: 53% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 18% 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

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in the Winnipeg 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 collection clerks in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 24%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 22%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in Saskatchewan 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 collection clerks in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 22%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 20%
      • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 11%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 84% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 84% of collection clerks work all year, while 16% 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 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 17% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 83% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 64% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in the Regina - Moose Mountain 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 collection clerks in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in Alberta 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about collection clerks in Alberta:

    • Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 19%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 12%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 71% of collection 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.
    • Less than 5% of collection 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: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 19%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) in the Edmonton 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 collection clerks in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 23%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 20%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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.

    Here are some key facts about collection clerks in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 1,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 22%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 15%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 78% of collection clerks work all year, while 22% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of collection clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 24% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 76% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about collection clerks in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 770 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 21%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for collection clerks (NOC 14202) 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 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 collection clerks in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Collection clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 45%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 26%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 17%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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