Job prospects General Office Worker near Saint-Jérôme (QC)

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for General office support workers near Saint-Jérôme (QC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Limited for general office support workers (NOC 14100) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in most economic sectors, but particularly in services.

Employment is mainly influenced by technological advances and work reorganization. The implementation of office software and the integration of artificial intelligence are now helping managers and professionals do the work themselves or automate many administrative tasks previously assigned to these employees. These new opportunities have also increased employer requirements and reduced the demand for workforce, in favour of more versatile occupations that require a higher level of education.

Here are some key facts about general office support workers in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 1,820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• General office support workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology