Financial auditors and accountants in Lethbridge - Medicine Hat

The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100) 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.
• 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.

• Digital financial services and AI tools may put pressure on employee skill requirements.
• While Alberta’s population growth should improve the demand for this occupation, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.
• Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence and robo-advising and an aging client population that seeks income rather than risk and accumulation.

Here are some key facts about financial auditors and accountants in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 870 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Financial auditors and accountants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%