Job outlooks for Licensed practical nurses

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Demand for the services of this occupation is high and expected to increase, as the aging population requires more care. However, financial constraints are expected to somewhat dampen growth prospects. Staffing shortages have been reported in facilities throughout the province, resulting in large workloads and forced overtime. One example of shortages has been in the lack of sufficient temporary staff needed to fill in for vacation, sick leave and other absences by permanent employees. The provincial government has expanded its practical nursing college programs to help address shortfalls.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 68%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 25%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Demand for the services of this occupation is high and expected to increase, as the aging population requires more care. However, financial constraints are expected to somewhat dampen growth prospects. Staffing shortages have been reported in facilities throughout the province, resulting in large workloads and forced overtime. One example of shortages has been in the lack of sufficient temporary staff needed to fill in for vacation, sick leave and other absences by permanent employees. The provincial government has expanded its practical nursing college programs to help address shortfalls.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 510 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 77%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 17%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Demand for the services of this occupation is high and expected to increase, as the aging population requires more care. However, financial constraints are expected to somewhat dampen growth prospects. Staffing shortages have been reported in facilities throughout the province, resulting in large workloads and forced overtime. One example of shortages has been in the lack of sufficient temporary staff needed to fill in for vacation, sick leave and other absences by permanent employees. The provincial government has expanded its practical nursing college programs to help address shortfalls.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 510 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 77%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 17%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Demand for the services of this occupation is high and expected to increase, as the aging population requires more care. However, financial constraints are expected to somewhat dampen growth prospects. Staffing shortages have been reported in facilities throughout the province, resulting in large workloads and forced overtime. One example of shortages has been in the lack of sufficient temporary staff needed to fill in for vacation, sick leave and other absences by permanent employees. The provincial government has expanded its practical nursing college programs to help address shortfalls.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 94%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Annapolis Valley 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 49%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 34%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 15%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Cape Breton 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 640 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 57%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 33%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Halifax 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 840 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 59%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the North Shore 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the North Shore region:

• Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 59%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 30%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Southern 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Southern region:

• Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 56%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 35%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Campbellton - Miramichi 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

• Approximately 590 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 59%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 38%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Edmundston - Woodstock 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 60%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 35%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 49%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 42%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 670 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 50%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 41%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 570 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 52%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 40%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 62%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 34%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 55%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 40%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Capitale-Nationale region:

• Approximately 1,980 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 52%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 41%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Centre-du-Québec region:

• Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

• Approximately 1,290 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 53%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 44%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 76%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 24%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Estrie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 960 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 74%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 25%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 75%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 25%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Lanaudière 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Lanaudière region:

• Approximately 2,610 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 65%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 30%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Laurentides 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 1,820 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 60%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 37%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

• Approximately 9,330 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Mauricie region:

• Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 63%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 33%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

• Approximately 9,330 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Montérégie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 3,960 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 60%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 36%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 76%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 24%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Outaouais 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 830 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 60%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 37%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this profession is influenced by the growing and aging population, as well as investments in health care, which are mainly made by the government.
• Each year, the government adds measures and increases budgets to improve services and make them more accessible to the public, which includes hiring more staff.
• For several years, this profession has been integrated into various care teams, including family medicine groups, operating rooms, specialized clinics, and home support teams to free up other health care workers from certain tasks.
• Employment growth will also be supported by about forty seniors' homes opening and by improvements to home care.
• The pandemic further increased the need for this profession. The government introduced measures to promote recruitment, including accelerated training and scholarships.
• In order to practice this profession in Quebec, you must have a licence from the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ). To obtain this licence, you must have a diploma of vocational studies in health, assistance and nursing or recognized equivalency and pass the OIIAQ's professional exam.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 770 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 66%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 3,120 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 61%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 38%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Kingston - Pembroke 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 Licensed practical nurses in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 1,070 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 60%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 36%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 2,230 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 55%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 43%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the London 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 Licensed practical nurses in the London region:

• Approximately 1,470 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 54%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 43%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas 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 Licensed practical nurses in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

• Approximately 970 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 54%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 44%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Northeast 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 Licensed practical nurses in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 1,970 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 56%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 41%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Northwest 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 68%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Ottawa 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 Licensed practical nurses in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 1,760 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 52%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 43%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula 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 Licensed practical nurses in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

• Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 59%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 38%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Toronto 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 Licensed practical nurses in the Toronto region:

• Approximately 6,640 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 63%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 34%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• 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 Licensed practical nurses in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

• Approximately 1,320 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 51%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 44%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Interlake 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Interlake region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 42%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 41%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the North Central region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the North 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the North region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 50%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 46%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Parklands 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Parklands region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 50%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 46%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the South Central region:

• Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

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

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Southwest 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 75%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 25%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 930 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 59%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 38%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Northern 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 Licensed practical nurses in the Northern region:

• Approximately 540 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 75%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 23%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• 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 Licensed practical nurses in the Prince Albert region:

• Approximately 540 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 75%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 23%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

• Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 85%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 85%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 74%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 23%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Yorkton - Melville region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 73%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 27%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next 20 years, contributing to demand for this occupation. The Alberta government’s Budget 2022 allocates $22 billion for health services in 2022-23, an increase of approximately $500 million or 2.4% from 2021-22, excluding the costs related to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Alberta government has signaled that it may soon pursue wage cuts for health sector employees.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 76%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 21%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next 20 years, contributing to demand for this occupation. The Alberta government’s Budget 2022 allocates $22 billion for health services in 2022-23, an increase of approximately $500 million or 2.4% from 2021-22, excluding the costs related to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Alberta government has signaled that it may soon pursue wage cuts for health sector employees.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 76%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 21%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• 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.

Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next 20 years, contributing to demand for this occupation. The Alberta government’s Budget 2022 allocates $22 billion for health services in 2022-23, an increase of approximately $500 million or 2.4% from 2021-22, excluding the costs related to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Alberta government has signaled that it may soon pursue wage cuts for health sector employees.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 2,760 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 56%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 41%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next 20 years, contributing to demand for this occupation. The Alberta government’s Budget 2022 allocates $22 billion for health services in 2022-23, an increase of approximately $500 million or 2.4% from 2021-22, excluding the costs related to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Alberta government has signaled that it may soon pursue wage cuts for health sector employees.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 60%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 39%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next 20 years, contributing to demand for this occupation. The Alberta government’s Budget 2022 allocates $22 billion for health services in 2022-23, an increase of approximately $500 million or 2.4% from 2021-22, excluding the costs related to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Alberta government has signaled that it may soon pursue wage cuts for health sector employees.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 3,460 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 67%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 30%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next 20 years, contributing to demand for this occupation. The Alberta government’s Budget 2022 allocates $22 billion for health services in 2022-23, an increase of approximately $500 million or 2.4% from 2021-22, excluding the costs related to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Alberta government has signaled that it may soon pursue wage cuts for health sector employees.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 62%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 33%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next 20 years, contributing to demand for this occupation. The Alberta government’s Budget 2022 allocates $22 billion for health services in 2022-23, an increase of approximately $500 million or 2.4% from 2021-22, excluding the costs related to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Alberta government has signaled that it may soon pursue wage cuts for health sector employees.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) 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.
• 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.

Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next 20 years, contributing to demand for this occupation. The Alberta government’s Budget 2022 allocates $22 billion for health services in 2022-23, an increase of approximately $500 million or 2.4% from 2021-22, excluding the costs related to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Alberta government has signaled that it may soon pursue wage cuts for health sector employees.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Cariboo 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Cariboo region:

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 53%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 47%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Kootenay 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 Licensed practical nurses in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 66%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 34%

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 3,620 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 62%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 35%

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

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

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

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 61%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 37%

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Licensed practical nurses in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 1,600 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 54%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 44%