Job outlooks for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Occupation

naturopathic doctor (ND) (31209)

Location

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Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

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

Regional outlooks

Avalon Peninsula Region Undetermined

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

Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Undetermined

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

South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Undetermined

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

West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Undetermined

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

Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

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

Nova ScotiaUndetermined

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

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Undetermined

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

Cape Breton Region Undetermined

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

Halifax Region Undetermined

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

North Shore Region Undetermined

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

Southern Region Undetermined

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

New BrunswickGood

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in New Brunswick 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 50% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 50% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 32% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating work all year, while 68% 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 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 86% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating are self-employed compared to an average of 10% 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: 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: 27% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Campbellton–Miramichi Region Undetermined

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

Edmundston–Woodstock Region Undetermined

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

Fredericton–Oromocto Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 10 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%

Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Less than 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

QuebecVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in Quebec:

  • Approximately 3,550 people work in this occupation.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 86%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 57% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 42% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 26% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating work all year, while 74% 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 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 90% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating are self-employed compared to an average of 12% 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 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 31% compared to 11% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Undetermined

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

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Undetermined

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

Capitale-Nationale Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Centre-du-Québec Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in the Centre-du-Québec 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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.
  • 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Côte-Nord Region Undetermined

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

Estrie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 94%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Undetermined

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

Lanaudière Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Laurentides Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Laval Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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.
  • 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 1,830 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Mauricie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in the Mauricie 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Montréal Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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.
  • 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 1,830 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Montérégie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in the Montérégie 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%

Nord-du-Québec Region Undetermined

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

Outaouais Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in the Outaouais 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Undetermined

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

OntarioGood

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in Ontario 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in Ontario:

  • Approximately 3,750 people work in this occupation.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 89%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 67% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 33% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 47% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating work all year, while 53% 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 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 82% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 28% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 72% 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: less than 5% 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: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 53% compared to 13% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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.
  • 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Kingston–Pembroke Region Undetermined

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

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

London Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in the London 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the London region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Undetermined

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

Northeast Region Undetermined

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

Northwest Region Undetermined

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

Ottawa Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in the Ottawa 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Undetermined

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

Toronto Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in the Toronto 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 2,120 people work in this occupation.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

ManitobaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 33% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating work all year, while 67% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • More than 95% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 33% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 67% compared to 47% 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: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 35% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Interlake Region Undetermined

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

North Central Region Undetermined

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

North Region Undetermined

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

Parklands Region Undetermined

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

South Central Region Undetermined

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

Southeast Region Undetermined

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

Southwest Region Undetermined

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

Winnipeg Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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.
  • 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

SaskatchewanVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 82% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 35% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating work all year, while 65% 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 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 79% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 37% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 63% compared to 47% 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: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 53% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Undetermined

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

Prince Albert Region Undetermined

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

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Undetermined

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

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Undetermined

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

Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Undetermined

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

Yorkton–Melville Region Undetermined

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

AlbertaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in Alberta:

  • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 73% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 27% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 55% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating work all year, while 45% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 89% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 33% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 68% compared to 47% 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: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 69% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Undetermined

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

Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Undetermined

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

Calgary Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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.
  • 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Undetermined

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

Edmonton Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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.
  • 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Undetermined

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

Red Deer Region Undetermined

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

Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Undetermined

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

British ColumbiaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 950 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 78% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • 45% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating work all year, while 55% 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 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 87% of other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 24% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 76% compared to 48% 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: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 70% compared to 12% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Undetermined

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

Kootenay Region Undetermined

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

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Nechako Region Undetermined

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

North Coast Region Undetermined

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

Northeast 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 31209) 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 few 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 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

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.

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