Job prospects Office Reception Clerk in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Receptionists" in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Receptionists in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2023-2025 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Receptionists in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Receptionists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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