Accounting technicians and bookkeepers

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
  • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 6%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 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.

• As accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed across all industries, opportunities should be relatively consistent over the forecast period. 
• Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) increases demand for this occupation to provide accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.
• Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 960 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 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.

• As accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed across all industries, opportunities should be relatively consistent over the forecast period. 
• Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) increases demand for this occupation to provide accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.
• Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 2,520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 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.

• As accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed across all industries, opportunities should be relatively consistent over the forecast period. 
• Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) increases demand for this occupation to provide accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.
• Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 11,060 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 Campbellton - Miramichi region:

• Approximately 560 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 25%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 6%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 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.

• As accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed across all industries, opportunities should be relatively consistent over the forecast period. 
• Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) increases demand for this occupation to provide accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.
• Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 1,280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

• Approximately 2,670 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Cariboo region:

• Approximately 1,020 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

• Approximately 1,770 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

• Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new 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.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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.

• As accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed across all industries, opportunities should be relatively consistent over the forecast period. 
• Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) increases demand for this occupation to provide accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.
• Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 11,520 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 8,610 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Interlake region:

• Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 3,050 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 8,260 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 920 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Lanaudière region:

• Approximately 3,120 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 4,520 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

• Approximately 14,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 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.

• As accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed across all industries, opportunities should be relatively consistent over the forecast period. 
• Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) increases demand for this occupation to provide accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.
• Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 1,860 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the London region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the London region:

• Approximately 3,390 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 18,540 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Mauricie region:

• Approximately 770 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 8,180 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

• Approximately 14,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

• Approximately 1,860 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Nechako region:

• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 19%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new 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.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the North region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the North region:

• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the North Central region:

• Approximately 960 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the North Coast region:

• Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 19%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the North Shore region:

• Approximately 910 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 2,470 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): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 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 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 accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Northern region:

• Approximately 1,220 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 790 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 7,290 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 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.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 38%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Parklands region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Parklands region:

• Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Prince Albert region:

• Approximately 1,220 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 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.

• As accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed across all industries, opportunities should be relatively consistent over the forecast period. 
• Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) increases demand for this occupation to provide accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.
• Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 1,740 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

• Approximately 1,730 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In this occupational group, demand depends primarily on that of bookkeeping, financial statement compilation and payroll services.

The needs related to new accounting standards and fraud prevention continue to support the expansion of accounting services.

Technological developments contribute to an increased demand for these professionals by enabling them to carry out work that had traditionally been assigned to other specialists.

The variety of industry sectors for this group provides a very good employment outlook, although the increasing use of artificial intelligence, particularly in the bookkeeping field, may affect employment in the long term.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 710 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 2,340 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the South Central region:

• Approximately 960 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Southeast region:

• Approximately 970 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Southern 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): 35%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 630 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 15%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

The employment outlook will be Very good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

• Approximately 2,210 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

• Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 4,440 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Toronto region:

• Approximately 34,520 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 5,680 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

• Approximately 2,650 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 3,250 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 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.

• As accounting technicians and bookkeepers are employed across all industries, opportunities should be relatively consistent over the forecast period. 
• Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) increases demand for this occupation to provide accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.
• Employment opportunities may be constrained by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Yorkton - Melville region:

• Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%