Payroll administrators

Nunavut

The employment outlook will be Good for payroll administrators (NOC 13102) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Payroll administrators are employed across nearly all industries in Nunavut.Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.Here are some key facts about payroll administrators in Nunavut: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors: Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 59%Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 12%Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 10% 85% of payroll administrators work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 20% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 80% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 19% compared to 37% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 15% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Newfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Good for payroll administrators (NOC 13102) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.An ongoing need for payroll services across businesses and departments will support work in this occupation. However, increased use of technology and outsourcing of certain payroll services could lessen job growth. Many employers require a diploma in payroll, accounting, or business administration. Knowledge of payroll software, online payroll services, and ability to use spreadsheet applications are normally required.Here are some key facts about payroll administrators in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation. Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 11%Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 10%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 83% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations76% of payroll administrators work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of payroll administrators are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 15% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 85% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Good for payroll administrators (NOC 13102) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Payroll clerks are employed across most industries, as they perform tasks that are required in all firms.Knowledge of payroll software, human resources functions and online payroll systems are usual required, as well as advanced spreadsheet skills. An understanding of income and payroll tax rules, employment standards and strong client service skills could improve job prospects. The automation and digital transformation of payroll functions might lead to many of the duties relating to this occupation being consolidated with other administrative roles. As roles change, payroll clerks may be asked to take on more duties.Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification will enhance job prospects. Most job opportunities will arise in New Brunswick’s three largest urban centres (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), where most business services are concentrated.Here are some key facts about payroll administrators in New Brunswick: Approximately 2,700 people work in this occupation. Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 6%Construction (NAICS 23): 6%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 95% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 5% compared to 16% for all occupations81% of payroll administrators work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 12% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 88% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations