Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Thompson - Okanagan

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%