Job prospects Medical Office Secretary-receptionist in the North Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Receptionists in the North Coast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the North Coast region for the 2024-2026 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 Receptionists in the North Coast region:

• Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 52%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology