Job outlooks for Paramedical occupations
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 "paramedic" was moved from the group Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) to the group Paramedical occupations (NOC 32102).
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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 Labrador
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
As the population ages, the demand for paramedical services will likely increase. The high stress level of this occupation due to irregular hours and physically and psychologically demanding work conditions can lead to turnover. This industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is composed of a large number of small, private businesses holding contracts with the provincial government. Employment growth in this field is influenced by the level of funding for emergency services in local areas therefore budgetary reductions can affect job prospects. The provincial government has announced new initiatives to help address staff shortages and response-time delays. In addition, the Department of Education plans to double the number of seats for advanced-care paramedics at the College of the North Atlantic. Ambulance attendants and other paramedical occupations with a broad range of skills and several years of experience will have a more favourable outlook.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 56%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 92% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 62% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 38% 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 25 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 44% compared to 48% 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: 8% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 65% compared to 30% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 7% 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
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
As the population ages, the demand for paramedical services will likely increase. The high stress level of this occupation due to irregular hours and physically and psychologically demanding work conditions can lead to turnover. This industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is composed of a large number of small, private businesses holding contracts with the provincial government. Employment growth in this field is influenced by the level of funding for emergency services in local areas therefore budgetary reductions can affect job prospects. The provincial government has announced new initiatives to help address staff shortages and response-time delays. In addition, the Department of Education plans to double the number of seats for advanced-care paramedics at the College of the North Atlantic. Ambulance attendants and other paramedical occupations with a broad range of skills and several years of experience will have a more favourable outlook.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 54%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 34%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
As the population ages, the demand for paramedical services will likely increase. The high stress level of this occupation due to irregular hours and physically and psychologically demanding work conditions can lead to turnover. This industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is composed of a large number of small, private businesses holding contracts with the provincial government. Employment growth in this field is influenced by the level of funding for emergency services in local areas therefore budgetary reductions can affect job prospects. The provincial government has announced new initiatives to help address staff shortages and response-time delays. In addition, the Department of Education plans to double the number of seats for advanced-care paramedics at the College of the North Atlantic. Ambulance attendants and other paramedical occupations with a broad range of skills and several years of experience will have a more favourable outlook.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 53%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 35%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
As the population ages, the demand for paramedical services will likely increase. The high stress level of this occupation due to irregular hours and physically and psychologically demanding work conditions can lead to turnover. This industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is composed of a large number of small, private businesses holding contracts with the provincial government. Employment growth in this field is influenced by the level of funding for emergency services in local areas therefore budgetary reductions can affect job prospects. The provincial government has announced new initiatives to help address staff shortages and response-time delays. In addition, the Department of Education plans to double the number of seats for advanced-care paramedics at the College of the North Atlantic. Ambulance attendants and other paramedical occupations with a broad range of skills and several years of experience will have a more favourable outlook.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 53%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 35%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
As the population ages, the demand for paramedical services will likely increase. The high stress level of this occupation due to irregular hours and physically and psychologically demanding work conditions can lead to turnover. This industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is composed of a large number of small, private businesses holding contracts with the provincial government. Employment growth in this field is influenced by the level of funding for emergency services in local areas therefore budgetary reductions can affect job prospects. The provincial government has announced new initiatives to help address staff shortages and response-time delays. In addition, the Department of Education plans to double the number of seats for advanced-care paramedics at the College of the North Atlantic. Ambulance attendants and other paramedical occupations with a broad range of skills and several years of experience will have a more favourable outlook.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 50%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in Prince Edward Island 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.
The demand for workers in this occupation will depend on growing health care needs driven by the aging population, growth in immigration, and government health care priorities. The prospects for employment in this occupation are good as the industry has reported shortages of workers in the province, especially during the pandemic when many paramedics assisted in COVID-19 swabbing and testing procedures.
The demand for these health professionals may be greater in rural and remote communities as it can be difficult to attract and retain these workers given the potential for more opportunities in urban areas. Population growth and a steadily aging demographic are expected to increase the need for medical emergency services and this will translate into greater prospects for this occupation. Because of the high stress levels of this occupation, which can include irregular hours and physically demanding tasks, some employment needs may arise from staff turnover. Employment growth in this field is influenced by the level of funding for emergency services in local areas therefore budgetary reductions can impact job prospects.
To increase career opportunities, some primary care paramedics may consider further training to move to critical care or advanced care positions. In addition, some may specialize in certain areas of emergency response. Ambulance attendants and other paramedical occupations with a broad range of skills and several years of experience will have a more favourable outlook.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 200 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 93% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 81% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 19% 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 27 weeks compared to 27 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 62% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 38% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 52% compared to 28% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 15% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in Nova Scotia 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.
There is a growing need for emergency medical services in the province, in part due to the aging population. The majority of newly-trained paramedics, or those relocating to the province, are placed in communities around the province, as filling positions in these areas has been difficult in the past due to a limited labour pool. The job market in Halifax and surrounding areas is more competitive, and these positions are often rewarded to experienced paramedics already employed with Emergency Health Services. Wage competitiveness with other jurisdictions is becoming a growing issue for retention. Current recruitment efforts include looking outside the province for trained paramedics.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 79%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 14%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 92% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 72% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 28% 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 31 weeks compared to 30 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 62% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 38% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 5% compared to 26% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 69% compared to 27% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 16% 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
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 83%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 92%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Halifax 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 71%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 20%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 83%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
- Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Southern region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 75%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 22%
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in New Brunswick 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.
A steadily aging demographic is expected to increase the need for medical emergency services. While this should translate into greater prospects for this occupation, employment growth in this field is influenced by the level of funding for emergency services in local areas. Therefore, budgetary reductions can affect job prospects.
The demand for these health professionals may be greater in rural and remote communities as it can be difficult to attract and retain these workers given the potential for more opportunities in urban areas. Because of the high stress levels of this occupation, which can include irregular hours and physically demanding tasks, some employment needs may arise from staff turnover.
To increase career opportunities, some primary care paramedics may consider advanced care training. Ambulance attendants and other paramedical occupations with a broad range of skills and several years of experience will have a more favourable outlook. Prospects may be better for those who are fluent in both official languages.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 89%
- 79% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 21% 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 33 weeks compared to 29 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 57% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 42% 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: less than 5% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 9% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 76% compared to 27% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 8% 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
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 87%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 93%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 92%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 89%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 86%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
Quebec
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in Quebec 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in Quebec:
- Approximately 6,200 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 82%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 91% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 64% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 36% 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 36 weeks compared to 33 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of paramedical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 76% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 24% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 76% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: less than 5% 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
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 95%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 80%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 94%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Laurentides 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:
- Approximately 1,630 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Mauricie 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 1,630 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Montérégie 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 870 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 80%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 82%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.
- In addition, some adjustments to work schedules have been made in recent years, and others are still to be expected to improve response time and provide better working conditions.
- The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.
- To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
Ontario
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in Ontario 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.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- Ambulance service providers
- Municipal governments
- Hospitals
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Greater demand on the health care system because of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased need for paramedical services
- Population growth and a steadily aging population are expected to increase the need for emergency medical care services, supporting job prospects in this occupation
- Overall public sector funding for emergency services in local areas
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- Completion of an approved college or university paramedic training program
- There are three levels of paramedics in Ontario, namely, Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), and Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)
- A valid commercial bus driver's licence is required to drive an ambulance in Ontario
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in Ontario:
- Approximately 13,800 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 59%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 23%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 90% compared to 79% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 10% compared to 21% for all occupations
- 76% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 24% 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 32 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of paramedical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 64% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 36% 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: less than 5% 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: 73% compared to 26% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 Paramedical occupations in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,640 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 24%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 Paramedical occupations in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 65%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 Paramedical occupations in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 1,560 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 68%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 25%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the London 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 Paramedical occupations in the London region:
- Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Northeast 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 Paramedical occupations in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 770 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 71%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 Paramedical occupations in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 70%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Ottawa 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 Paramedical occupations in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 1,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 46%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 45%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 Paramedical occupations in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 85%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Toronto 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 Paramedical occupations in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 4,270 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 65%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 25%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in Manitoba 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.
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
• Greater demand on the health care system because of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased need for paramedical services.
• A growing and aging population are expected to increase the demand for emergency medical care services, supporting job opportunities in this occupation.
• Overall public sector funding for emergency services, especially in rural and remote areas. • Demande accrue sur le système de soins de santé en raison de la pandémie de COVID-19 et besoin accru de services paramédicaux.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in Manitoba:
- Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 48%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 22%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 11%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 93% compared to 79% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 7% compared to 21% for all occupations
- 72% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 28% 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 35 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of paramedical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 59% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 41% compared to 47% 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: 8% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 69% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% 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
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 Paramedical occupations in the Interlake region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 77%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 Paramedical occupations in the North Central region:
- Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 Paramedical occupations in the North region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 Paramedical occupations in the Parklands region:
- Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 Paramedical occupations in the South Central region:
- Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Southeast 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 Paramedical occupations in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 81%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations 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): 17%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 Paramedical occupations in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 670 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations 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): 12%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in Saskatchewan 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
3234 - Paramedical occupations
What are the main trends affecting employment?
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, greater demand on the healthcare system has worsened the shortage of healthcare workers.
- An aging population is expected to increase the need for emergency care services.
- Increased funding for emergency services in local areas.
- A $10.8 million increase in Emergency Medical Services towards new paramedic positions for ambulance services, Community Para-medicine and
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 71%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 20%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 85% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 59% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 41% 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 31 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of paramedical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 53% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 47% compared to 47% 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: 6% compared to 32% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 75% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: less than 5% 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
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Northern 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.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Northern region:
- Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Prince Albert 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.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Prince Albert region:
- Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Regina - Moose Mountain 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 82%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Saskatoon - Biggar 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.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw 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.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Yorkton - Melville 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 Paramedical occupations in the Yorkton - Melville region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
Alberta
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in Alberta 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 Paramedical occupations in Alberta:
- Approximately 4,200 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 56%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 24%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 57% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 42% 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 33 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of paramedical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 57% compared to 54% for all occupations
- Women: 42% compared to 46% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 76% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 10% 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
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 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 Paramedical occupations in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 83%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 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 Paramedical occupations in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 83%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Calgary 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 Paramedical occupations in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 1,460 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 88%
The employment outlook will be very good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Camrose - Drumheller 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 Paramedical occupations in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Edmonton 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 Paramedical occupations in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 1,510 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 83%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 Paramedical occupations in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 76%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Red Deer 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 Paramedical occupations in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 73%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in British Columbia 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.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in British Columbia:
- Approximately 4,650 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 69%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 14%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 80% compared to 77% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 20% compared to 23% for all occupations
- 54% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 46% 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 34 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of paramedical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 62% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 38% 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: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 9% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 60% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 71%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
- Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 6%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Kootenay 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 Paramedical occupations in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 85%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 Paramedical occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 1,960 people work in this occupation.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the Nechako 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 Paramedical occupations in the Nechako region:
- Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 63%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 18%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) in the North Coast 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 Paramedical occupations in the North Coast region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 63%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 18%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
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 Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 Paramedical occupations in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) 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.
- 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 Paramedical occupations in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 770 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 83%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
Yukon Territory
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Northwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Nunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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