Job prospects Accounting Technician near Saint John (NB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers near Saint John (NB). 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 very good for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology