Job prospects Medical Receptionist in the Laurentides Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Receptionists in the Laurentides Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Very limited for receptionists (NOC 14101) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation can be found in most sectors of the economy.

New technologies continue to fundamentally change the occupation. Some of the tasks traditionally performed by receptionists can now be carried out by tools, such as auto attendant, online appointment booking and chatbots. For this reason, the number of people needed to meet customer demands is decreasing.

Here are some key facts about receptionists in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 1,560 people work in this occupation.
• Receptionists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 32%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology