Job prospects Remittance Accounts Clerk near Lethbridge (AB)

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Accounting and related clerks near Lethbridge (AB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology