Job prospects Elementary School Teacher's Aide near Edmonton (AB)

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants near Edmonton (AB). 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 Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

• Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in Alberta. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants.
• In Budget 2025, the provincial government earmarked $1.1 billion to hire additional school staff, such as teachers and educational assistants.

Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 4,300 people work in this occupation.
• Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology