Job outlooks for Social and community service workers

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Positions in this occupation can vary significantly in terms of roles and responsibilities, workplace, clientele, compensation, and educational requirements. The demand for this type of work is influenced by demographics and government funding, which suggest that the number of positions will be stable, though a growing emphasis on wellness and mental health may increase demand for workers in this occupation. Certain positions have highly irregular hours and may be physically demanding.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 44%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 20%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 few 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.

Positions in this occupation can vary significantly in terms of roles and responsibilities, workplace, clientele, compensation, and educational requirements. The demand for this type of work is influenced by demographics and government funding, which suggest that the number of positions will be stable, though a growing emphasis on wellness and mental health may increase demand for workers in this occupation. Certain positions have highly irregular hours and may be physically demanding.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 26%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 21%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 few 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.

Positions in this occupation can vary significantly in terms of roles and responsibilities, workplace, clientele, compensation, and educational requirements. The demand for this type of work is influenced by demographics and government funding, which suggest that the number of positions will be stable, though a growing emphasis on wellness and mental health may increase demand for workers in this occupation. Certain positions have highly irregular hours and may be physically demanding.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 26%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 21%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 few 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.

Positions in this occupation can vary significantly in terms of roles and responsibilities, workplace, clientele, compensation, and educational requirements. The demand for this type of work is influenced by demographics and government funding, which suggest that the number of positions will be stable, though a growing emphasis on wellness and mental health may increase demand for workers in this occupation. Certain positions have highly irregular hours and may be physically demanding.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 63%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 540 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 49%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 15%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 63%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 1,450 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 52%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the North Shore region:

• Approximately 560 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 61%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Southern region:

• Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 67%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

• Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 55%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 39%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 23%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 40%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 25%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 45%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 18%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 1,080 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 66%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 22%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 51%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 770 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 56%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

• Approximately 3,410 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 42%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

• Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 41%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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.
• 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 on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

• Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 52%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 64%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 1,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 51%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 51%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Lanaudière region:

• Approximately 2,500 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 48%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Laurentides region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 2,210 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 56%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

• Approximately 12,540 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Mauricie region:

• Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 50%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

• Approximately 12,540 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 5,810 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 52%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 64%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 1,780 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 54%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for social services and government spending on these services.
• In recent years, the growth in the number of positions has been driven by the increase and diversification of social service needs.
• With the pandemic, these needs have intensified and the government has announced its intention to expand and improve these services with additional investments in health and social assistance.
• In addition, increased government funding was announced for community organizations to support their mission, but also to help recruit and retain employees.

While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:

• Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Laurentides, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
• Lanaudière, due to a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 1,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 54%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 4,940 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 60%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 57%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 5,460 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 65%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the London region:

• Approximately 3,300 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 72%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

• Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 63%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 3,260 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 66%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 1,880 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 64%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 4,860 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 57%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

• Approximately 1,250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 75%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Toronto region:

• Approximately 16,390 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 49%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

• Approximately 2,100 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 62%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Interlake 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 Social and community service workers in the Interlake region:

• Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 72%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the North Central region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 85%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the North region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the North region:

• Approximately 610 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 61%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Parklands region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Parklands region:

• Approximately 610 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 61%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the South Central region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 85%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Southeast 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 Social and community service workers in the Southeast region:

• Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 65%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 45%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 40%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Winnipeg 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 Social and community service workers in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 5,080 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 70%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Northern region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Northern region:

• Approximately 1,290 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 68%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Prince Albert region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Prince Albert region:

• Approximately 1,290 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 68%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

• Approximately 1,970 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 61%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• 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 Social and community service workers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 1,720 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 59%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 57%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 20%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Yorkton - Melville region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 74%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Approximately 1,020 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 67%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 67%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Calgary region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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 Social and community service workers in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 5,270 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 64%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 75%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 5,640 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 64%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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 Social and community service workers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 1,680 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 71%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Red Deer region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 1,180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 68%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 60%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Cariboo 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.

• Employment in the social assistance sector rose substantially in 2021 and is projected to continue growing.
• Mental health, addiction, and housing crises in British Columbia are driving increased demand for services.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Cariboo region:

• Approximately 1,270 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 78%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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.

• Employment in the social assistance sector rose substantially in 2021 and is projected to continue growing.
• Mental health, addiction, and housing crises in British Columbia are driving increased demand for services.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 63%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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.

• Employment in the social assistance sector rose substantially in 2021 and is projected to continue growing.
• Mental health, addiction, and housing crises in British Columbia are driving increased demand for services.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 12,440 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 57%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Nechako region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in the social assistance sector rose substantially in 2021 and is projected to continue growing.
• Mental health, addiction, and housing crises in British Columbia are driving increased demand for services.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Nechako region:

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 56%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in the social assistance sector rose substantially in 2021 and is projected to continue growing.
• Mental health, addiction, and housing crises in British Columbia are driving increased demand for services.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the North Coast region:

• Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 56%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

The employment outlook will be limited for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in the social assistance sector rose substantially in 2021 and is projected to continue growing.
• Mental health, addiction, and housing crises in British Columbia are driving increased demand for services.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 55%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

• Employment in the social assistance sector rose substantially in 2021 and is projected to continue growing.
• Mental health, addiction, and housing crises in British Columbia are driving increased demand for services.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 2,840 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 64%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 17%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment in the social assistance sector rose substantially in 2021 and is projected to continue growing.
• Mental health, addiction, and housing crises in British Columbia are driving increased demand for services.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 4,460 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 62%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%