Job prospects Payroll Administrator near Kelowna (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Payroll administrators" near Kelowna (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Payroll administrators near Kelowna (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 13102) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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