Job prospects Office Receptionist in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Receptionists in the Halifax Region. 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 moderate for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Receptionists in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
• Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 22%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology