Job outlooks for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "educational assistant" was moved from the group Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) to the group Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100).

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Occupation

educational assistant (43100)

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Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 850 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 42% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 57% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 15% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 85% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 8% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 92% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Prince Edward IslandModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Individuals working with special needs students should have better prospects for finding employment. Some employment opportunities may become available for substitute teachers, which is usually on an "on-call" basis, and for part-time, occasional, and temporary work.

Employers may prefer candidates with a college diploma or other post-secondary education in relevant fields such as Educational Assistant, Developmental Services, Early Childhood Education and Child and Youth Care. Teacher assistants working with special needs students require post-secondary education in a relevant field and may need to demonstrate additional skills such as knowledge of sign language, Braille, assistive/adaptive devices, and special education techniques.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 76% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 16% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 84% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 27 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 7% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 93% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 28% 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: 57% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Nova ScotiaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in Nova Scotia for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 winter months.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 3,900 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 45% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 55% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 20% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 80% 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 36 weeks compared to 30 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 9% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 9% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 91% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2022-2024 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.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the winter months.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 670 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Cape Breton Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Cape Breton region for the 2022-2024 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.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the winter months.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 580 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Halifax Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Halifax region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 winter months.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 1,790 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

North Shore Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the North Shore region for the 2022-2024 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.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the winter months.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Southern Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Southern region for the 2022-2024 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.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the winter months.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

New BrunswickModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in New Brunswick for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate 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 winter months.

Employers may prefer candidates who have completed a teaching/educational assistant program or related post-secondary education. Teacher assistants working with special needs students may require post-secondary education in a relevant field and may need to demonstrate additional skills such as knowledge of sign language, braille, assistive/adaptive devices, and special education techniques.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 3,400 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 74% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 12% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 88% work only part of the year, compared to 60% and 40% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 29 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 6% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 94% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 51% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Campbellton–Miramichi Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several 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 winter months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

  • Approximately 640 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Edmundston–Woodstock Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several 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 winter months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate 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 winter months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 730 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 92%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate 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 winter months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate 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 winter months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

QuebecGood

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in Quebec for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Quebec:

  • Approximately 11,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 38% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 62% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 17% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 83% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 33 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 14% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 86% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 1,120 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Centre-du-Québec Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2022-2024 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 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Côte-Nord Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Estrie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Estrie region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Lanaudière Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Lanaudière region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 1,330 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Laurentides Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Laurentides region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 1,560 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Laval Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 10,400 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Mauricie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Mauricie region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Montréal Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 10,400 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Montérégie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Montérégie region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Nord-du-Québec Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Outaouais Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Outaouais region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 970 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

OntarioModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in Ontario for the 2022-2024 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.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

  • Nearly all employed in elementary and secondary schools.

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

  • Demand strongly influenced by population size and student registration
  • In the near term, enrolment in elementary schools is projected to slightly decline but increase in secondary schools
  • Changes to annual funding amounts can affect employment prospects in school boards
  • Investments made in support of students with special needs may lead to job openings for teaching assistants with this specialization

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

  • Employers tend to seek candidates with post-secondary education in areas such as education assistance, special needs or the development of children
  • Completion of the Behaviour Management Systems certification may be an asset in securing employment
  • Educational Assistant is a voluntary skilled trade in Ontario

What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

  • Several of the positions will be for individuals to work on call
  • Work opportunities are usually less abundant in the summer months due to the slowdown in educational activities in this period

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Ontario:

  • Approximately 37,400 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 61% compared to 79% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 39% compared to 21% for all occupations
  • 17% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 83% 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 37 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 10% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 90% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 3,620 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2022-2024 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.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2022-2024 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 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 4,350 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

London Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the London region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the London region:

  • Approximately 2,120 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2022-2024 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.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 1,200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Northeast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 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.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Northwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Northwest region for the 2022-2024 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.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 1,470 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Ottawa Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Ottawa region for the 2022-2024 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.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 2,860 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 960 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Toronto Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Toronto region for the 2022-2024 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.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 16,440 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 1,530 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

ManitobaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in Manitoba for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 7,800 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 66% compared to 79% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 34% compared to 21% for all occupations
  • 17% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 83% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 14% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 86% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 7% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 31% 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: 34% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Interlake Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Interlake region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Interlake region:

  • Approximately 540 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

North Central Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the North Central region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the North Central region:

  • Approximately 990 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

North Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the North region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the North region:

  • Approximately 1,090 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Parklands Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Parklands region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Parklands region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

South Central Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the South Central region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the South Central region:

  • Approximately 990 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Southeast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Southeast region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Southeast region:

  • Approximately 840 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Southwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Southwest region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Southwest region:

  • Approximately 510 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Winnipeg Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Winnipeg region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 4,460 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

SaskatchewanModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in Saskatchewan for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

What are the main trends affecting employment?

  • Sustained investments in education at both the provincial and federal level support job opportunities for this occupation.
  • A new $7.0 million fund will allow school divisions to hire up to 200 additional full-time educational assistants for the 2022-23 school year, as stated in the 2022-23 provincial budget.
  • Despite slow population growth, an emphasis on the recruitment and retention of education operators at both the provincial and federal level will support future job openings in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 4,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 76% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 18% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 82% 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 36 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 8% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 92% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 32% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Northern region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Northern region:

  • Approximately 1,430 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Prince Albert Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Prince Albert region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 1,430 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 1,180 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 1,470 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Yorkton–Melville Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Yorkton - Melville region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

AlbertaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Provincial budget documents show that Alberta schools will have 860 fewer teachers and about 1,400 fewer support workers employed in 2022 than three years earlier. Annual education funding increased by 1.7% to $8.4 billion in 2022-23, while enrolment is up 2.7% in 2022. The number of school age children in Alberta is forecasted to rise by 1% annually between 2021 and 2023.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Alberta:

  • Approximately 15,400 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 61% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 39% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 17% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 83% 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 36 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 6% compared to 54% for all occupations
    • Women: 94% compared to 46% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Provincial budget documents show that Alberta schools will have 860 fewer teachers and about 1,400 fewer support workers employed in 2022 than three years earlier. Annual education funding increased by 1.7% to $8.4 billion in 2022-23, while enrolment is up 2.7% in 2022. The number of school age children in Alberta is forecasted to rise by 1% annually between 2021 and 2023.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Approximately 1,580 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Provincial budget documents show that Alberta schools will have 860 fewer teachers and about 1,400 fewer support workers employed in 2022 than three years earlier. Annual education funding increased by 1.7% to $8.4 billion in 2022-23, while enrolment is up 2.7% in 2022. The number of school age children in Alberta is forecasted to rise by 1% annually between 2021 and 2023.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Calgary Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Calgary region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Provincial budget documents show that Alberta schools will have 860 fewer teachers and about 1,400 fewer support workers employed in 2022 than three years earlier. Annual education funding increased by 1.7% to $8.4 billion in 2022-23, while enrolment is up 2.7% in 2022. The number of school age children in Alberta is forecasted to rise by 1% annually between 2021 and 2023.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 4,720 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Provincial budget documents show that Alberta schools will have 860 fewer teachers and about 1,400 fewer support workers employed in 2022 than three years earlier. Annual education funding increased by 1.7% to $8.4 billion in 2022-23, while enrolment is up 2.7% in 2022. The number of school age children in Alberta is forecasted to rise by 1% annually between 2021 and 2023.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 1,070 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Edmonton Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Provincial budget documents show that Alberta schools will have 860 fewer teachers and about 1,400 fewer support workers employed in 2022 than three years earlier. Annual education funding increased by 1.7% to $8.4 billion in 2022-23, while enrolment is up 2.7% in 2022. The number of school age children in Alberta is forecasted to rise by 1% annually between 2021 and 2023.

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

  • Approximately 5,050 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Provincial budget documents show that Alberta schools will have 860 fewer teachers and about 1,400 fewer support workers employed in 2022 than three years earlier. Annual education funding increased by 1.7% to $8.4 billion in 2022-23, while enrolment is up 2.7% in 2022. The number of school age children in Alberta is forecasted to rise by 1% annually between 2021 and 2023.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Red Deer Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Red Deer region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Provincial budget documents show that Alberta schools will have 860 fewer teachers and about 1,400 fewer support workers employed in 2022 than three years earlier. Annual education funding increased by 1.7% to $8.4 billion in 2022-23, while enrolment is up 2.7% in 2022. The number of school age children in Alberta is forecasted to rise by 1% annually between 2021 and 2023.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 1,160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Provincial budget documents show that Alberta schools will have 860 fewer teachers and about 1,400 fewer support workers employed in 2022 than three years earlier. Annual education funding increased by 1.7% to $8.4 billion in 2022-23, while enrolment is up 2.7% in 2022. The number of school age children in Alberta is forecasted to rise by 1% annually between 2021 and 2023.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

British ColumbiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in British Columbia for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
  • Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 18,700 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 50% compared to 77% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 50% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • 14% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 86% 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 37 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 91% compared to 48% 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: 18% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 55% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Cariboo region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several 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.
  • Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
  • Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Kootenay Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Kootenay region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
  • Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
  • Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 10,980 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Nechako Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Nechako region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
  • Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Nechako region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

North Coast Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the North Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
  • Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the North Coast region:

  • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Northeast Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
  • Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
  • Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 2,090 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
  • Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 2,880 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Yukon TerritoryGood

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in Yukon for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for teacher assistants is expected to be high in the forecast period. This demand will be mainly due to job growth and expected retirements.
  • Most teacher assistants in Yukon work at the Government of Yukon's 34 school locations.
  • Effective July 2023, base salaries for tutors and education assistants employed by the Government of Yukon range from $44,413 to $66,197 per year (Government of Yukon 2022).

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Yukon:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 81% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 19% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 37% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 63% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 17% compared to 50% for all occupations
    • Women: 83% compared to 50% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Northwest TerritoriesGood

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in Northwest Territories for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for teacher assistants is expected to be high in the forecast period.
  • There was a shortage of substitute teachers in Northwest Territories at the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Teacher assistants may be required to fill in when substitute teachers are not available (CBC News, September 2022).
  • Approximately 950 teachers and teacher assistants are employed across Northwest Territories by its six Divisional Education Councils and two school board in Yellowknife (NWT Teachers' Association, 2022).

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Northwest Territories:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 86% compared to 86% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 14% compared to 14% for all occupations
  • 44% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 13% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 87% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

NunavutGood

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 4413) in Nunavut for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for teacher assistants is expected to be high in the forecast period, largely due to growth and employment turnover.
  • Teacher assistants work in six regions (North, Central, and South Qikiqtani; North and South Kivalliq; and Kitikmeot).

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Nunavut:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 68% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 47% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 53% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 25 weeks compared to 24 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 19% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 81% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 34% compared to 39% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

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