Job prospects Accounting Controller in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Financial auditors and accountants in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Financial auditors and accountants in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Financial auditors and accountants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology