Job prospects Senior Bookkeeper in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Fredericton–Oromocto. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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 small 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 620 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology