REPORT
Occupation:
Bookkeepers
( NOC 1231 )
Location:
Calgary / Banff / Drumheller and Area Alberta
This occupational group also contains: accounting bookkeeper, bookkeeper . Is this a Regulated Profession?
Main Duties:
Main duties are the most significant duties for the occupation you have selected. These duties represent the tasks or activities common to this occupation or job.
Bookkeepers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
- Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements
- Calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls and for utility, tax and other bills
- Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other government documents
- Prepare tax returns and perform other personal bookkeeping services
- Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
[ Source: National Occupational Classification ]
Jobs and Skills Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a college program in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field
or
Completion of two years (first level) of a recognized professional accounting program (e.g., Chartered Accounting, Certified General Accounting)
or
Courses in accounting or bookkeeping combined with several years of experience as a financial or accounting clerk are required.
[ Source: National Occupational Classification ]
Skills Requirements There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.
Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:
Experience:
1-5 years
Specific Skills:
Reconcile accounts. Post journal entries. Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
Business Equipment and Computer Applications:
General office equipment, Windows, Excel and Accounting software.
Essential Skills:
Oral communication, working with others, computer use, problem solving, job task planning and organizing, writing, reading text, document use, finding information, critical thinking, decision making, continuous learning and numeracy. [ Source: Labour Market Information ]
Essential Skills
Canadian employers place a strong emphasis on Essential Skills in the workplace. These skills are used in nearly every occupation, in many different ways, and at different levels of complexity.
The Essential Skills include: Reading, Document Use, Writing, Numeracy, Oral Communication, Thinking Skills, Working with Others, Computer Use, Continuous Learning
To learn more about Essential Skills and their complexity levels, visit the Essential Skills Site.
Wages
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A wage is the amount of money that is paid to individuals based on a set period of time worked. Higher wages are often linked with the amount of experience or education required for a job.
Wage information for Bookkeepers in the area Calgary / Banff / Drumheller and Area, Alberta:
Category Average Wage
General Wage 17.95 High:24.09 Low: 12.00 Ref. period: 2007
[ Source: Labour Market Information ]
Province/Territory Wage Information
The following table provides wage information for areas within the province or territory of Alberta.
Area Average Wage ( $/hr ) Low Wage ( $/hr ) High Wage ( $/hr ) Reference Period
Calgary / Banff / Drumheller and Area 17.95 12.00 24.09 2007
Edmonton and Area 17.16 12.00 24.48 2007
Grande Prairie / Slave Lake / Jasper and Area 18.20 12.00 26.11 2007
Lethbridge / Medicine Hat / Crowsnest Pass Area 15.05 11.64 20.50 08-2008
Red Deer / Camrose / Wetaskiwin / Rocky / Olds and Area 15.86 10.94 23.09 2007
[ Source: Labour Market Information ]
National Salary Averages
Additional national wage information is available from Job Futures (a career tool that offers information on occupation groups in Canada). It provides the following information on national average salaries for this occupational group.
Hourly wages ($14.88) are below the national average ($18.07).
These earnings are below average for occupations in the business, finance and administration sector and are below average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
These earnings are below average for occupations in the business, finance and administration sector and are below average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
[ Source: Job Futures - National Salairies ]
Outlook and Prospects
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Labour Market Information can help you make an informed decision about your future as well as decide where to live and find a job. This information can show you where the jobs are now and where they'll be in the future.
Outlooks and Prospects can help you see what your chances of getting different jobs are in a specific location or across Canada.
National Outlook and Prospects Information
The following information is provided by Job Futures: a resource offered by the Government of Canada that presents national outlooks and work trends. information on occupation groups:
Outlook to 2009
Your work prospects will continue to be FAIR because:
The employment growth rate will likely be about average because the continued introduction of new technologies should allow employers to do more with fewer people.
Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.
[ Source: Job Futures ] Job Opportunities
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There are many Web sites which list job opportunities in Canada. The Job Bank is a Web site maintained by the Government of Canada where employers in Canada post employment opportunities. New jobs are added daily to the Job Bank and postings are updated regularly.
There are currently 12 job opportunities listed in Canada's National Job Bank for Calgary / Banff / Drumheller and Area, Alberta that are related to the occupation you have chosen.
There are currently 28 job opportunities listed for Alberta that are related to the occupation you have chosen.
Job Title Location Date Posted
Bookkeeper Red Deer, AB 2009-02-05
Accounting bookkeeper Edmonton North, AB 2009-02-05
Bookkeeper Edmonton, AB 2009-02-04
Accounting bookkeeper Calgary, AB 2009-02-04
Bookkeeper Area surrounding the City of Edmonton, AB 2009-02-04
Bookkeeper Hobbema, AB 2009-02-04
Bookkeeper Fox Creek, AB 2009-02-04
Accounting bookkeeper Area surrounding the city of Calgary, AB 2009-02-04
Bookkeeper Area surrounding the city of Calgary, AB 2009-02-03
Accounting bookkeeper CALGARY, AB 2009-02-03
Accounting bookkeeper Lloydminster, AB 2009-02-03
Bookkeeper Calgary South East, AB 2009-02-03
Bookkeeper Grande Prairie, AB 2009-01-30
Accounting bookkeeper Sherwood Park, AB 2009-01-29
Accounting bookkeeper Calgary South East, AB 2009-01-28
[ Source: Job Bank ]
Job Offer RSS Feed
You can subscribe to the National Job Bank RSS feed to receive automatic job posting updates for your selected occupation.
RSS Job Feed
To learn more about this feature, visit the National Job Bank RSS Information page.
You can also expand your search by visiting other online job search resources. In addition to job postings, many people search for work in Canada through networking. Networking is the way to search for jobs in Canada's hidden job market. To learn more about Networking, visit the Find a Job in Canada section.
Training Information
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Local Training Information for Bookkeepers in the area
Calgary / Banff / Drumheller and Area, Alberta.
Please consult EdInfo
http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/edinfo to find training opportunities in Alberta related to this occupation.
Report Publication Date: 2007-07-23
[ Source: Labour Market Information ] Associations and Unions
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The following table offers a list of Associations and Unions that may provide you with more information for the selected occupation. For information about the regulatory body, please consult the "Is this occupation regulated" section.
Associations and Unions Contact Information
Canadian Bookkeepers Association null
Canadian Payroll Association 250 Bloor St. E. Suite 1600
Toronto, ON, M4W1E6
Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada 10185 164 Street
Surrey, BC, V4N2K4
[ Source: Labour Market Information ]
Language Assessment
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Official languages in Canada
Canada has two official languages: English and French. Depending on where you decide to live, you might be required to work in English, French, or in both languages. You should find out what language is used in the community where you plan to work and live.
Importance of language skills for working in Canada
How well you can communicate and work in English or French (language skills) is important for finding and keeping a job. Some newcomers to Canada say that working in English or French is challenging for them.
Many regulated occupations require official proof of your language skills. Obtaining official documentation such as language test results will cost you money. Some regulators may only accept official language documentation from specific organizations. You should go to the regulators' website in the province or territory you plan to live to:
• Know if your occupation has language requirements or has set language skills standards;
• Know if your occupation requires official documentation proving your language skills;
• Know where you can get official documentation that is accepted by the licensing organization.
Improving your language skills
The federal government provides language training programs for newcomers to Canada in cooperation with provinces, territories and non-government organizations. Contact the language training centre in your city or town to find out what programs are offered.
The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program allows eligible adult immigrants the chance to take basic English or French classes at no cost.
The Enhanced Language Training (ELT) initiative allows eligible adult immigrants the chance to take advanced language training and job-specific language training at no cost. Each year a number of organizations across Canada are funded through ELT to provide these services.
Other job-specific language programs may be offered that help prepare you for working for this occupation in Canada. These may be offered through school boards, community colleges or community agencies.
There are also many non-governmental organizations in Canada that offer English and French language programs for a fee. Visit the Studying in Canada section of the Going to Canada Immigration Portal for a list of English and French language programs across Canada.
Getting your language skills assessed
If you don't know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.
LINC Assessment Centres
LINC is a federal government program for all eligible adult immigrants. It offers:
free language training for adult newcomers who want or need basic English or French;
language classes given by school boards, colleges and local organizations;
the choice of studying part-time, full-time, evenings or weekends, depending on your needs and your schedule; and
transportation and child-minding, if necessary.
Office Information
ILVARC
910-7th Avenue South West
Room 1401
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8
(403) 262-2656
www.calgaryimmigrantaid.ca LARCC - Language Assessment
Referral and Counseling Centre
10709-105th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 2X3
(780) 424-3545
Norquest College
CLBA/LA Rural Itinerate Services
11140-131st Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5M 1C1
(780) 422-9061
www.norquest.ab.ca Sue Mitchell Consultants
1722 Lakehill Crescent South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3H8
(403) 329-4578
Karen Ziemann Consultants
1657-31st Street South East
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8J9
(403) 527-5062 LINC Assessment Centre
202-5000 Gaetz Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6C2
(403) 346-8818
[ Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada ]
Further Information
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Province / Territory Link
The Government of Alberta offers complementary information that may assist you in choosing your destination. We invite you to visit: Immigrating to Alberta.
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Living in Canada
As you look for a job in Canada, it will be important for you to also find a place to live. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has prepared this guide to help you find a comfortable place to live in a friendly neighbourhood.
Canada offers many different types of housing and a wide range of prices. Finding the right place for you and your family to live will take some effort. The Newcomer's Guide to Canadian Housing answers your questions about renting or buying a house. It gives you the right questions to ask landlords, building superintendents, real estate sales representatives, property managers and lenders. Giving a complete picture of Canadian housing is difficult, because housing in each of the 10 provinces and three territories is different. There are differences in housing types, largely because of different climate conditions. Prices are different. They depend on local economic and employment conditions and the number of houses and apartments available.
For more information on living in Canada, consult the Welcome to Canada section of our site.
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Service Canada Centres
Once you are in Canada, you may wish to visit a Service Canada Centre in your new community. Service Canada offers single window access to a wide range of Government of Canada programs and services for citizens. You can visit one of our 320 Service Canada Centres across Canada, where you can get free Internet access, help on how to use the Web, and answers from our specially trained staff to almost any question about government services and benefits.
Office Information Calgary Centre Service Canada Centre
Address 220 4th Avenue South-East
Calgary
T2G 4X3
Building: Harry Hays Building
Hours of service Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 4:30 pm
Language of Service English, French
Calgary East Service Canada Centre
Address 515 Marlborough Way North-East
Calgary
T2A 7E7
Building: Marlborough Mall
Hours of service Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Language of Service English
Calgary North Service Canada Centre
Address 1816 Crowchild Trail North-West
Calgary
T2M 3Y7
Floor: Main
Building: One Executive Place
Hours of service Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 4:30 pm
Language of Service English
Calgary South Service Canada Centre
Address 6712 Fisher Street South-East
Calgary
T2H 2A7
Building: Fisher Park II
Hours of service Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 4:30 pm
Language of Service English
Canmore Service Canada Centre
Address 802 Bow Valley Trail West
Canmore
T1W 1N6
Building: Canmore Gateway Shops - Building C
Hours of service Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Language of Service English, French
Edmonton Canada Place Service Canada Centre
Address 9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton
T5J 4C1
Floor: Main
Building: Canada Place
Hours of service Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 4:30 pm
Language of Service English, French
Medicine Hat Service Canada Centre
Address 346 3rd Street South-East
Medicine Hat
T1A 0G7
Building: Provincial Building
Hours of service Monday to Friday from 08:30 am to 4:00 pm
Language of Service English, French
[ Source: Service Canada ]
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Going To Canada Immigration Portal
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The Going to Canada Immigration Portal provides seamless on-line information and services from a variety of government and non-government sources to help immigrants make informed decisions about coming to Canada and better prepare them, before they arrive, for integration into the Canadian labour market and society.
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