Job prospects Finance Clerk in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Accounting and related clerks in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Accounting and related clerks in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology