Receptionists in Halifax

The employment outlook will be Moderate for receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about receptionists in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
• Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 23%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 23%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%