Accounting and related clerks in Kootenay

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about accounting and related clerks in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accounting and related clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%