Job prospects Receptionist near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Receptionists" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Receptionists near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.

Here are some key facts about Receptionists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 15,720 people work in this occupation.
  • Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 55%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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