Job prospects Payroll Technician in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Payroll administrators in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Payroll administrators (NOC 13102) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several 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.

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