Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Vancouver Island and Coast

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%