Job prospects Finance Officer near Kentville (NS)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Accounting technicians and bookkeepers" near Kentville (NS) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers near Kentville (NS). 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2023-2025 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 530 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): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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