Job prospects Library Page in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Library assistants and clerks" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Library assistants and clerks in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Library assistants and clerks (NOC 14300) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Library assistants and clerks in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 1,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Library assistants and clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Library assistants and clerks across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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