Job outlooks for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment

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physical therapist assistant (PTA) (32109)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 54%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 28%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 83% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • 57% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment work all year, while 42% 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 43 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 12% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 88% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 68% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 63%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 28%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 46%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 32%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 14%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 46%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 32%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 14%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

      • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 52%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 48%

  • Prince Edward IslandGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 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.

    The demand for workers in this field is expected to rise in order to meet the health care needs of a growing and aging population. This occupation may also be affected by technology as certain procedures become more automated, mitigating job demand. This occupation also includes assistants to alternative health care practitioners such as massage therapists, homeopaths, naturopaths and acupuncturists, among others who have become more popular sources of medical services in recent years.

    Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 69%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 31%
    • 60% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment work all year, while 40% 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 44 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 20% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 80% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Nova ScotiaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
    • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 61%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 23%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 14%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 71% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 22% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 78% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 71%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

    • Cape Breton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 55%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 45%

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 64%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 25%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%

    • North Shore Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 72%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%

    • Southern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 37%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 36%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 27%

  • New BrunswickGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 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.
    • Population growth and an ageing population will largely drive demand for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment.
    • The increased use of telehealth and technological advancements are affecting the nature of the work, with more consultations, assessments and treatments being carried out online.
    • Hearing instrument practitioners require completion of a two or three-year college diploma in a hearing instrument specialist program, and a period of supervised training.
    • Communicative disorders assistants and speech-language pathology assistants require completion of a three- to four-year college program.

    Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 43%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 40%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 13%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 80% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 20% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 63% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment work all year, while 37% 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 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 16% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 84% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 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 other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 51%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 25%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 24%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 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 other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 40%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 40%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 20%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 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 other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 59%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 41%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in Quebec:

    • Approximately 5,250 people work in this occupation.
    • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 42%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 34%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 10%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 78% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 22% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 63% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment work all year, while 37% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 11% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 16% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 84% 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: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 64% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 66%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 34%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

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

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 76%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 21%

    • Côte-Nord Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

    • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 80%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 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): 17%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 85%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 1,770 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 1,770 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 69%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Outaouais Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 73%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 27%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

  • OntarioGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in Ontario:

    • Approximately 9,950 people work in this occupation.
    • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 49%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 31%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 73% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 51% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment work all year, while 49% 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 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 8% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 20% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 80% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,510 people work in this occupation.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 84%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 80%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 67%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
        • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 5%

    • London Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the London region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 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%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 78%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 22%

    • Northeast Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 70%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

    • Northwest Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 62%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%

    • Ottawa Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 86%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

    • Toronto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 3,420 people work in this occupation.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 82%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 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): 12%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
    • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 35%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 33%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%
      • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 66% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 34% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 55% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 20% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 80% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

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

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 73%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 44%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 33%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 13%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 68% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 18% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 82% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 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 other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

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

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 61%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 27%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in Alberta:

    • Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 36%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 30%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 16%
      • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 74% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 26% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 54% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 14% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 86% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 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): 18%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 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): 18%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 69%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 24%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 64%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 17%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 1,210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 57%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 23%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 75%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%

    • Red Deer Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 79%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 3,100 people work in this occupation.
    • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 46%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 28%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 11%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 59% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment work all year, while 41% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 6% of other technical occupations in therapy and assessment are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 19% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 81% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

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

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 1,560 people work in this occupation.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 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): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

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

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 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): 15%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 65%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

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

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

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

  • NunavutUndetermined

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

Related links

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

Labour Market Information Survey
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