Job prospects Documentation Clerk in the Estrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks in the Estrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks (NOC 14301) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 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.

This occupation is found in many industries, but a large share of jobs is mainly concentrated in public administration.

Opportunities in this profession come from the growing need of private and public institutions to prepare, draft and review various documents.

The computerization and diversification of administrative tasks have created new roles that require more training and flexibility, which is a trend that this occupational group should benefit from.

Most of these workers can perform their duties remotely. In the context of a labour shortage, some employers are adopting more flexible work arrangements to attract and retain staff.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is good at the provincial level, it will be moderate in the regions of Estrie and Outaouais, and limited in Lanaudière.

Here are some key facts about Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 36%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology