Job prospects Business Receptionist near Halifax (NS)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Receptionists" near Halifax (NS) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Receptionists near Halifax (NS). 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
The employment outlook will be moderate for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Halifax 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Receptionists in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
- Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 22%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
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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