Job outlooks for Hotel front desk clerks
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hotel front desk clerk (64314)
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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.
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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Hotel front desk clerks tend to be a seasonal position and recruitment normally occurs in the spring to prepare for the summer months when tourism often peaks. Hotel front desk clerks with industry experience and knowledge of computer reservation systems, basic bookkeeping and accounting may have improved employment prospects.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 71% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 38% of hotel front desk clerks work all year, while 62% 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 33 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 30% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 70% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
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Prince Edward IslandModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
There were considerable gains in tourist traffic in 2025 as well as another strong cruise ship season which generated significant economic spin-offs in the sector. Looking forward, the Island's tourism sector is expected to maintain its momentum thanks in part to a new five-year growth strategy introduced in 2024. The plan aims to expand tourism activity in the province and generate more visitor traffic during the shoulder and winter seasons. This in turn should contribute to improved job prospects over the forecast period.
There are few barriers to entry in this occupation, and as a result, many workers may enter this job on a temporary basis while searching for alternate professions. Given the young age profile, staff turnover should be a major contributor to job openings. Hotel front desk clerks tend to be a seasonal position and recruitment normally occurs in the spring to prepare for the summer months when tourism often peaks.
Hotel front desk clerks with industry experience and knowledge of computer reservation systems, basic bookkeeping and accounting may have improved employment prospects.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 200 people work in this occupation.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 79% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 21% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 17% of hotel front desk clerks work all year, while 83% 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 31 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 42% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 57% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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Nova ScotiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 72% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 28% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 38% of hotel front desk clerks work all year, while 62% 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 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 41% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 59% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Southern region:
- Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
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New BrunswickModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
- The level of travel activity has increased due to a rise in domestic tourism which has led to greater employment demand.
- Most hotel front desk clerks work in traveler accommodations. Jobs in this industry are seasonal, being closely tied to tourism. As such, opportunities will be greater during the summer months.
- Individuals with post-secondary education in hotel management or a related discipline will have more opportunities.
- Strong organisational skills and an attention to detail are required as maintaining records is a key component of this occupation.
- Knowledge of local amenities and events is considered an asset.
- Opportunities will be greater for those willing to work near tourist destinations, speak multiple languages, and are willing to do shift work, including weekends and holidays.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 72% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 28% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 47% of hotel front desk clerks work all year, while 53% 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 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 34% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 66% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
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QuebecModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 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.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in Quebec:
- Approximately 4,300 people work in this occupation.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 61% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 39% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 35% of hotel front desk clerks work all year, while 65% 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 35 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of hotel front desk clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 39% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 61% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many 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 hotel front desk clerks in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 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.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many 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 hotel front desk clerks in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many 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 hotel front desk clerks in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
- Approximately 1,230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many 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 hotel front desk clerks in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 1,230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many 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 hotel front desk clerks in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 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.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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OntarioGood
The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in Ontario:
- Approximately 5,400 people work in this occupation.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 73% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 37% of hotel front desk clerks work all year, while 63% 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 33 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of hotel front desk clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 39% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 61% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many 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 hotel front desk clerks in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the London region for the 2025-2027 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 hotel front desk clerks in the London region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 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 hotel front desk clerks in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 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 hotel front desk clerks in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 2,080 people work in this occupation.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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ManitobaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in Manitoba:
- Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 73% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 47% of hotel front desk clerks work all year, while 53% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 30% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 70% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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SaskatchewanModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment growth in the accommodation services subsector is driven by tourism and business travel.
- Increased local and interprovincial tourism – supported by recent expansion of services by transportation companies to connect major Canadian cities – should sustain and support job growth in the accommodation sector, despite recent decline in U.S. travellers due to trade disputes.
- Recent and possibly continued government funding to boost local tourism, including a $2 million federal investment to develop local tourism products and experience in the province, should help sustain jobs for accommodation service workers.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 78% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 49% of hotel front desk clerks work all year, while 51% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 31% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 69% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 46% compared to 33% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Northern region:
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Prince Albert region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many 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 hotel front desk clerks in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many 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 hotel front desk clerks in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Yorkton - Melville region:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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AlbertaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recruitment and retention challenges remain for this sector. Various hotel developments in Alberta will provide employment opportunities in this sector.
- Some areas of the province see seasonal demand shifts in this occupation between high and low seasons for tourism.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in Alberta:
- Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 76% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 46% of hotel front desk clerks work all year, while 54% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 34% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 66% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 9% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recruitment and retention challenges remain for this sector. Various hotel developments in Alberta will provide employment opportunities in this sector.
- Some areas of the province see seasonal demand shifts in this occupation between high and low seasons for tourism.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recruitment and retention challenges remain for this sector. Various hotel developments in Alberta will provide employment opportunities in this sector.
- Some areas of the province see seasonal demand shifts in this occupation between high and low seasons for tourism.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recruitment and retention challenges remain for this sector. Various hotel developments in Alberta will provide employment opportunities in this sector.
- Some areas of the province see seasonal demand shifts in this occupation between high and low seasons for tourism.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recruitment and retention challenges remain for this sector. Various hotel developments in Alberta will provide employment opportunities in this sector.
- Some areas of the province see seasonal demand shifts in this occupation between high and low seasons for tourism.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recruitment and retention challenges remain for this sector. Various hotel developments in Alberta will provide employment opportunities in this sector.
- Some areas of the province see seasonal demand shifts in this occupation between high and low seasons for tourism.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recruitment and retention challenges remain for this sector. Various hotel developments in Alberta will provide employment opportunities in this sector.
- Some areas of the province see seasonal demand shifts in this occupation between high and low seasons for tourism.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recruitment and retention challenges remain for this sector. Various hotel developments in Alberta will provide employment opportunities in this sector.
- Some areas of the province see seasonal demand shifts in this occupation between high and low seasons for tourism.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recruitment and retention challenges remain for this sector. Various hotel developments in Alberta will provide employment opportunities in this sector.
- Some areas of the province see seasonal demand shifts in this occupation between high and low seasons for tourism.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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British ColumbiaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The accommodation and food and sector has a high rate of employee turnover relative to other sectors.
Canadian travel to the U.S. has decreased, which may spur local tourism.
Employment opportunities are influenced by consumer spending levels and the strength of the economy.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in British Columbia:
- Approximately 3,700 people work in this occupation.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 73% compared to 78% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 27% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 41% of hotel front desk clerks work all year, while 59% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of hotel front desk clerks are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 38% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 62% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Limited for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 1,860 people work in this occupation.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): more than 95%
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Yukon TerritoryLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for hotel front desk clerks (NOC 64314) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Trade tensions have reduced the number of overnight U.S. visitors expected to travel to the Yukon in 2025 and early 2026, reducing demand for accommodation and related occupations in the territory. Overnight U.S. visitor numbers are expected to increase in late 2026 and 2027, if trade tensions decrease.
- For employees and prospective employees in this occupation in the tourism industry, The Yukon Tourism Training Fund provides grants for short term training.
Here are some key facts about hotel front desk clerks in Yukon:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Hotel front desk clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): more than 95%
- 50% of hotel front desk clerks work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 18% compared to 49% for all occupations
- Women: 82% compared to 51% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 18% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 45% compared to 20% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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NunavutUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Related links
Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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