Job prospects Medical Office Assistant in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Receptionists" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Receptionists in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Receptionists in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 3,000 people work in this occupation.
  • Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 52%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Receptionists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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