Job outlooks for Managers in health care

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Occupation

director of nursing - medical services (30010)

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

    As the population continues to age, the growing need for health services will drive the steady demand for this occupation. Opportunities are expected to arise as there will be a need to replace workers who retire. These are usually not entry-level positions. Advancement to a management position in health care depends upon experience and relevant education in the candidate's field or speciality. Individuals with a business-related master's degree with some specialization in health services administration will most likely have enhanced job prospects.

    Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
    • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 75%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 14%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%
    • 87% of managers in health care work all year, while 13% 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 49 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • 6% of managers in health care are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 23% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 77% 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: 6% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 35% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 69%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 15%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%
        • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 6%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 90%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 90%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 88%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%

  • Prince Edward IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

    The demand for workers in this occupation will depend on growing health care needs driven by the aging population, growth in immigration, and government health care priorities. Opportunities are expected to arise as there will be a need to replace workers who retire.


    Many employers are seeking experienced managers with three to five years' experience, preferably in a community-based, human or health services, and with specific knowledge of clinical practices and related policies and procedures. Individuals with a business-related master's degree with some specialization in health services administration will most likely have enhanced job prospects. These are usually not entry-level positions. Advancement to a management position in health care depends upon experience and relevant education in the candidate's field or speciality.

    Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 72%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 16%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 13%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 78% of managers in health care work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 18% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 82% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 24% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in Nova Scotia for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

    Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
    • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 60%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 18%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 18%
    • 90% of managers in health care work all year, while 10% 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 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of managers in health care are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 21% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 79% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 31% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 48%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 34%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 18%

    • Cape Breton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 65%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 24%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 11%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 64%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 18%

    • North Shore Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 46%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 28%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%

    • Southern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 73%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 27%

  • New BrunswickGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 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.
    • As the population continues to age, the growing need for health services will drive the steady demand for this occupation.
    • These are usually not entry-level positions. Advancement to a management position in health care depends upon supervisory experience and relevant education in the candidate's field or speciality. Individuals with a business-related master's degree with some specialization in health services administration will most likely have enhanced job prospects.
    • Knowledge of both French and English will enhance job prospects as candidates may be required to communicate with media, government, and other stakeholders.

    Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
    • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 52%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 23%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 17%
      • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 8%
    • 89% of managers in health care work all year, while 11% 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 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 5% of managers in health care are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 21% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 79% 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: 6% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2024-2026 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.
      • As the population continues to age, the growing need for health services will drive the steady demand for this occupation.
      • These are usually not entry-level positions. Advancement to a management position in health care depends upon supervisory experience and relevant education in the candidate's field or speciality. Individuals with a business-related master's degree with some specialization in health services administration will most likely have enhanced job prospects.
      • Knowledge of both French and English will enhance job prospects as candidates may be required to communicate with media, government, and other stakeholders.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 55%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 36%
        • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 5%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 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.
      • As the population continues to age, the growing need for health services will drive the steady demand for this occupation.
      • These are usually not entry-level positions. Advancement to a management position in health care depends upon supervisory experience and relevant education in the candidate's field or speciality. Individuals with a business-related master's degree with some specialization in health services administration will most likely have enhanced job prospects.
      • Knowledge of both French and English will enhance job prospects as candidates may be required to communicate with media, government, and other stakeholders.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 47%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 28%
        • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 14%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 11%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 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.
      • As the population continues to age, the growing need for health services will drive the steady demand for this occupation.
      • These are usually not entry-level positions. Advancement to a management position in health care depends upon supervisory experience and relevant education in the candidate's field or speciality. Individuals with a business-related master's degree with some specialization in health services administration will most likely have enhanced job prospects.
      • Knowledge of both French and English will enhance job prospects as candidates may be required to communicate with media, government, and other stakeholders.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 36%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 33%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 31%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 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.
      • As the population continues to age, the growing need for health services will drive the steady demand for this occupation.
      • These are usually not entry-level positions. Advancement to a management position in health care depends upon supervisory experience and relevant education in the candidate's field or speciality. Individuals with a business-related master's degree with some specialization in health services administration will most likely have enhanced job prospects.
      • Knowledge of both French and English will enhance job prospects as candidates may be required to communicate with media, government, and other stakeholders.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 52%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 21%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 18%
        • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 9%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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.
      • As the population continues to age, the growing need for health services will drive the steady demand for this occupation.
      • These are usually not entry-level positions. Advancement to a management position in health care depends upon supervisory experience and relevant education in the candidate's field or speciality. Individuals with a business-related master's degree with some specialization in health services administration will most likely have enhanced job prospects.
      • Knowledge of both French and English will enhance job prospects as candidates may be required to communicate with media, government, and other stakeholders.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 50%
        • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 17%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 16%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 16%

  • QuebecGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in Quebec for the 2024-2026 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.

    Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in Quebec:

    • Approximately 9,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 60%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 25%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 10%
      • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 5%
    • 83% of managers in health care work all year, while 17% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 5% of managers in health care are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 28% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 71% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 39% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 84%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 76%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 24%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 86%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 73%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 27%

    • Côte-Nord Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Estrie Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 86%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

    • Lanaudière Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 86%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

    • Laurentides Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 74%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%

    • Laval Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

      • Approximately 4,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 78%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 22%

    • Montréal Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 4,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 1,610 people work in this occupation.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 82%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 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.
    • Outaouais Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 78%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 22%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 86%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

  • OntarioGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in Ontario for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

    Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in Ontario:

    • Approximately 15,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 45%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 32%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 15%
      • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 81% of managers in health care work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 7% of managers in health care are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 25% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 75% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 39% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,860 people work in this occupation.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 1,620 people work in this occupation.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 74%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 25%

    • London Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the London region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the London region:

      • Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 78%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 22%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 60%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 40%

    • Northeast Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 76%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 24%

    • Northwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 65%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 35%

    • Ottawa Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 2,420 people work in this occupation.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 79%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 21%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 53%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 47%

    • Toronto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 6,190 people work in this occupation.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 82%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 66%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 33%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

    Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
    • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 53%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 25%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 15%
      • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 82% of managers in health care work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of managers in health care are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 21% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 79% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Interlake Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Interlake region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Interlake region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Southeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 62%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 38%

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 620 people work in this occupation.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 76%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 24%

  • SaskatchewanVery good

    The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 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.

    Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
    • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 66%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 11%
    • 88% of managers in health care work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of managers in health care are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 24% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 76% compared to 47% 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: 10% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Northern region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Northern region:

      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%

    • Prince Albert Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 560 people work in this occupation.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 84%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%

  • AlbertaGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
    • Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation. 
    • Alberta's Budget 2024 allocates $26.2 billion for health services in 2024-25, an increase of $1.1 billion or 4.4% from 2023-24. 
    • Alberta is in the process of reforming health care services into four separate health agencies, which may have implications for job seekers.


    Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in Alberta:

    • Approximately 4,000 people work in this occupation.
    • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 49%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 34%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 11%
      • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 81% of managers in health care work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 8% of managers in health care are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 24% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 76% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 26% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 80%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 80%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%

    • Calgary Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 1,730 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 84%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 55%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 45%

    • Edmonton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 1,990 people work in this occupation.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 74%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%

    • Red Deer Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 94%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

    • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%

  • British ColumbiaGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in British Columbia for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

    Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 4,650 people work in this occupation.
    • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 50%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 28%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 13%
      • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 81% of managers in health care work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 8% of managers in health care are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 25% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 75% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 39% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 75%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 25%

    • Kootenay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 2,930 people work in this occupation.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 82%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 71%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 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.

      Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 1,060 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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