Accounting and related clerks in Lethbridge - Medicine Hat

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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.

• Demand for this occupation is driven by new and expanding businesses and the ongoing need for financial record-keeping.
• Alberta’s population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, employment opportunities remain sensitive to economic conditions within the province.  
• Growth in key industries (particularly in manufacturing and transportation and warehousing,) will increase demand for this occupation.
• 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 and related clerks in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 1,110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%