Job prospects Switchboard Operator in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Receptionists in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. 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

The employment outlook will be good for Receptionists (NOC 14101) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 670 people work in this occupation.
• Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 17%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 16%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology