Job outlooks for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "accounting technician" was moved from the group Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) to the group Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200).
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Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.
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Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and bookkeepers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 18%
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 77% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 23% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 61% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 20 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
- 13% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 6% 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: 8% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 30% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,210 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 34%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 34%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
- Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
- Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 10%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 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.
The demand for workers in this occupation is influenced by economic conditions and business activity. The Island economy is projected to expand at a respectable pace over the forecast period which should result in job opportunities. Continued population growth by way of immigration should support the demand for workers as well.
In addition to other relevant education, job prospects will improve for individuals with a proficiency in using related software. 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. Self-employed bookkeepers interested in establishing their own firms may wish to explore appropriate investment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 17%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 12%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 10%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 68% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 73% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 28 weeks compared to 27 weeks for all occupations.
- 19% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 18% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 82% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 28% 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: 48% compared to 28% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 15% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in Nova Scotia for the 2022-2024 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.
This is a fairly large occupation, and so staff replacement generates a lot of the vacancies. Some difficulty in filling positions has been noted among employers. Those with two or more years of experience and current skills will have access to a wider range of jobs. Workers need to be versed in modern software accounting applications, and many positions now require workers to combine bookkeeping with other duties. Those with post-secondary education or a certification are sought by some employers. There are also opportunities for persons in this occupation to be self-employed.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 3,850 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 17%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 62% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 38% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 67% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers 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 30 weeks compared to 30 weeks for all occupations.
- 18% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 9% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 12% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 26% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 27% 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
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2022-2024 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Cape Breton region for the 2022-2024 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Halifax region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 1,370 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers 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): 12%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the North Shore region for the 2022-2024 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Southern region for the 2022-2024 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Southern region:
- Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 10%
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in New Brunswick for the 2022-2024 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.
Computing skills are becoming increasing important for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers due to the adoption of accounting, bookkeeping and taxation software. Bookkeeping work is also increasingly being carried-out in conjunction with a broad range of office administration-related tasks like payroll, reporting, procurement, etc., and, as such, individuals may require knowledge of other software packages and office procedures.
Education is generally not a necessity, though employers will occasionally require some college or university education and job prospects are improved for individuals with a proficiency in using related software (for example, QuickBooks, SAGE or Simply Accounting).
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 3,500 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 15%
- Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 11%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 69% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 70% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 60% and 40% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 29 weeks for all occupations.
- 19% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 12% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 27% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2022-2024 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
- Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 17%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2022-2024 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
- Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 24%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 610 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 1,070 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 810 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
Quebec
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in Quebec for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Quebec:
- Approximately 37,400 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 24%
- Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 11%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 79% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 66% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 33 weeks compared to 33 weeks for all occupations.
- 14% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% 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 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 3,090 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 1,930 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Estrie region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 900 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
- Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Lanaudière region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 1,640 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Laurentides region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 4,110 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:
- Approximately 13,440 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Mauricie region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers 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): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 13,440 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Montérégie region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 7,220 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Outaouais region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 43%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Jobs in this occupational group mainly depend on the demand for compiling financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll services.
- Demand related to new accounting standards, cybersecurity, and enhanced cash flow monitoring, transparency, and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.
- On one hand, using software makes basic bookkeeping and preparing simple tax returns more accessible to individuals, without the need for these professionals. On the other hand, technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.
- Considering the job duties, remote work could become a permanent or more accessible option for this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers 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): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
Ontario
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in Ontario for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new 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 in all major industries, but accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services account for the highest share of employment
- Significant shares are also in retail trade, notably in grocery stores and automobile dealerships, and in construction
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- As accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed across all industries, opportunities should be relatively consistent over the forecast period
- Improvements in artificial intelligence bookkeeping technology may affect employment for these workers over the longer term
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- In addition to other formal education, candidates are usually required to be proficient in using accounting software such as QuickBooks
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
- High share of individuals in this occupation work part time; self-employment is also relatively common
- Flexibility may be required to work overtime at the end of financial reporting periods and during the federal tax season
- In general:
- Micro-credentials or short-term training courses and certification are being offered by post-secondary institutions to help job seekers upskill
- Bridging Programs are also available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Ontario:
- Approximately 65,750 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 24%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- 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: 65% compared to 79% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 35% compared to 21% for all occupations
- 69% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 31% 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 31 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
- 26% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers 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: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 26% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 7,450 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 2,800 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 6,920 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the London region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the London region:
- Approximately 2,670 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 2,400 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 2,360 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Northwest region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 940 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Ottawa region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The federal government employs a significantly higher share of these workers in this region than in other areas of Ontario.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 6,010 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,980 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Toronto region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Jobs prospects in this region will be supported by the high number of businesses, as well as the above-average share of the province’s larger offices of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and related services firms.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 28,750 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 3,180 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in Manitoba for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
• As accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed across all industries, opportunities should be relatively consistent over the forecast period.
• Improvements in artificial intelligence bookkeeping technology may affect employment for these workers over the longer term.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Manitoba:
- Approximately 6,950 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 24%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 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: 57% compared to 79% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 42% compared to 21% for all occupations
- 70% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
- 25% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 12% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 9% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 31% 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: 34% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Interlake region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Interlake region:
- Approximately 690 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the North Central region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the North Central region:
- Approximately 850 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the North region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the North region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Parklands region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Parklands region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the South Central region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the South Central region:
- Approximately 850 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Southeast region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 730 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 690 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 10%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Winnipeg region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 3,600 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in Saskatchewan for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What are the main trends affecting employment?
- An aging workforce will likely support employment opportunities for this occupation.
- Economic growth (particularly in construction, retail and agriculture) increases demand for this occupation to provide accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.
- Employment opportunities are influenced by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services and automation of back-office processes.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 6,550 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 21%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 7%
- Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 60% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 40% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 68% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 32% 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 31 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- 26% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 10% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 90% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 6% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 32% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 38% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 15% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Northern region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Northern region:
- Approximately 1,040 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Prince Albert region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Prince Albert region:
- Approximately 1,040 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 1,840 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 2,480 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
- Approximately 740 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 14%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 technicians and bookkeepers in the Yorkton - Melville region:
- Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 18%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 9%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
Alberta
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 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.
Increased economic activities across sectors including small and medium businesses should provide a positive employment outlook for this occupation. Changes in tax filling requirements following the end to government tax reliefs, and new individual expense claims related to remote work arrangements will drive demand for professionals in this occupation by individuals, small and medium businesses.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Alberta:
- Approximately 31,350 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 25%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 6%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 54% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 46% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 63% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 37% 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 32 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- 31% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 9% compared to 54% for all occupations
- Women: 91% compared to 46% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Increased economic activities across sectors including small and medium businesses should provide a positive employment outlook for this occupation. Changes in tax filling requirements following the end to government tax reliefs, and new individual expense claims related to remote work arrangements will drive demand for professionals in this occupation by individuals, small and medium businesses.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Approximately 3,240 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Increased economic activities across sectors including small and medium businesses should provide a positive employment outlook for this occupation. Changes in tax filling requirements following the end to government tax reliefs, and new individual expense claims related to remote work arrangements will drive demand for professionals in this occupation by individuals, small and medium businesses.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 3,240 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Calgary region for the 2022-2024 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.
Increased economic activities across sectors including small and medium businesses should provide a positive employment outlook for this occupation. Changes in tax filling requirements following the end to government tax reliefs, and new individual expense claims related to remote work arrangements will drive demand for professionals in this occupation by individuals, small and medium businesses.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 11,960 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2022-2024 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.
Increased economic activities across sectors including small and medium businesses should provide a positive employment outlook for this occupation. Changes in tax filling requirements following the end to government tax reliefs, and new individual expense claims related to remote work arrangements will drive demand for professionals in this occupation by individuals, small and medium businesses.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 1,410 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 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.
Increased economic activities across sectors including small and medium businesses should provide a positive employment outlook for this occupation. Changes in tax filling requirements following the end to government tax reliefs, and new individual expense claims related to remote work arrangements will drive demand for professionals in this occupation by individuals, small and medium businesses.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 9,850 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 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.
Increased economic activities across sectors including small and medium businesses should provide a positive employment outlook for this occupation. Changes in tax filling requirements following the end to government tax reliefs, and new individual expense claims related to remote work arrangements will drive demand for professionals in this occupation by individuals, small and medium businesses.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 2,380 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Red Deer region for the 2022-2024 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.
Increased economic activities across sectors including small and medium businesses should provide a positive employment outlook for this occupation. Changes in tax filling requirements following the end to government tax reliefs, and new individual expense claims related to remote work arrangements will drive demand for professionals in this occupation by individuals, small and medium businesses.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 1,910 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2022-2024 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.
Increased economic activities across sectors including small and medium businesses should provide a positive employment outlook for this occupation. Changes in tax filling requirements following the end to government tax reliefs, and new individual expense claims related to remote work arrangements will drive demand for professionals in this occupation by individuals, small and medium businesses.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in British Columbia for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation continues to adapt as employers migrate towards new technologies and shared services, highlighting a reduced need for workers. However, growth in professional, scientific and technical services; and in finance, insurance and real estate is projected to maintain demand in a broad range of industries for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in British Columbia:
- Approximately 34,050 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 25%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
- 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: 55% compared to 77% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 45% compared to 23% for all occupations
- 61% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 39% 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 31 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- 30% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 10% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 90% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Cariboo region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation continues to adapt as employers migrate towards new technologies and shared services, highlighting a reduced need for workers. However, growth in professional, scientific and technical services; and in finance, insurance and real estate is projected to maintain demand in a broad range of industries for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 860 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Kootenay region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation continues to adapt as employers migrate towards new technologies and shared services, highlighting a reduced need for workers. However, growth in professional, scientific and technical services; and in finance, insurance and real estate is projected to maintain demand in a broad range of industries for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 910 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation continues to adapt as employers migrate towards new technologies and shared services, highlighting a reduced need for workers. However, growth in professional, scientific and technical services; and in finance, insurance and real estate is projected to maintain demand in a broad range of industries for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 18,910 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Nechako region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation continues to adapt as employers migrate towards new technologies and shared services, highlighting a reduced need for workers. However, growth in professional, scientific and technical services; and in finance, insurance and real estate is projected to maintain demand in a broad range of industries for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Nechako region:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 8%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the North Coast region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation continues to adapt as employers migrate towards new technologies and shared services, highlighting a reduced need for workers. However, growth in professional, scientific and technical services; and in finance, insurance and real estate is projected to maintain demand in a broad range of industries for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the North Coast region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation continues to adapt as employers migrate towards new technologies and shared services, highlighting a reduced need for workers. However, growth in professional, scientific and technical services; and in finance, insurance and real estate is projected to maintain demand in a broad range of industries for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Employment in this occupation continues to adapt as employers migrate towards new technologies and shared services, highlighting a reduced need for workers. However, growth in professional, scientific and technical services; and in finance, insurance and real estate is projected to maintain demand in a broad range of industries for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 5,380 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2022-2024 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.
- Employment in this occupation continues to adapt as employers migrate towards new technologies and shared services, highlighting a reduced need for workers. However, growth in professional, scientific and technical services; and in finance, insurance and real estate is projected to maintain demand in a broad range of industries for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 5,690 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%
Yukon Territory
The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in Yukon for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed by nearly all industries in Yukon. Workers in this occupation have experienced limited impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, with most workers able to work from home.
- Job opportunities for this occupation are closely tied to overall health of Yukon's economy, which is expected to be strong for the next few years.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Yukon:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 27%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 23%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 11%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 76% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 24% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 62% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
- 23% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 12% compared to 50% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 50% 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: 22% compared to 24% 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: 55% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Northwest Territories
The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in Northwest Territories for the 2022-2024 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.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed by nearly all industries in Northwest Territories.
- Workers in this occupation have experienced limited impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, with most workers able to work from home.
- Job opportunities for this occupation are closely tied to overall health of the territory's economy.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Northwest Territories:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 27%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 23%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 11%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 85% compared to 86% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 15% compared to 14% for all occupations
- 74% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
- 12% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of 6% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 21% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 79% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 31% 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: 31% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Nunavut
The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) in Nunavut for the 2022-2024 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.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed by nearly all industries in Nunavut.
- Job opportunities for this occupation are closely tied to the overall health of Nunavut's economy.
Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Nunavut:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 27%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 23%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 11%
- 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
- 76% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 28 weeks compared to 24 weeks for all occupations.
- 6% of accounting technicians and bookkeepers are self-employed compared to an average of less than 5% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 19% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 81% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 21% compared to 39% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 20% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 10% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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