Job prospects Medical Receptionist near Kitchener (ON)

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Receptionists near Kitchener (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 5,470 people work in this occupation.
  • Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 44%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

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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