Job outlooks for Early childhood educators and assistants

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

The implementation of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement over the next few years is expected to result in an increase in the number of certified early childhood educator positions. A new wage grid in 2023 is expected to raise incomes, aimed towards reducing turnover and making the occupation more attractive as a career.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 880 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

The implementation of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement over the next few years is expected to result in an increase in the number of certified early childhood educator positions. A new wage grid in 2023 is expected to raise incomes, aimed towards reducing turnover and making the occupation more attractive as a career.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 81%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

The implementation of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement over the next few years is expected to result in an increase in the number of certified early childhood educator positions. A new wage grid in 2023 is expected to raise incomes, aimed towards reducing turnover and making the occupation more attractive as a career.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 81%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

The implementation of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement over the next few years is expected to result in an increase in the number of certified early childhood educator positions. A new wage grid in 2023 is expected to raise incomes, aimed towards reducing turnover and making the occupation more attractive as a career.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 89%

The employment outlook will be very good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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.
• Several 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 670 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 95%

The employment outlook will be very good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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.
• Several 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 91%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

The employment outlook will be very good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Halifax region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 2,560 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 84%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%

The employment outlook will be very good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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.
• Several 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the North Shore region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 82%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%

The employment outlook will be very good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Southern region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Southern region:

• Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 77%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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.
• Several 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

• Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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.
• Several 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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 several 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 1,080 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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 several 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 94%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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 several 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 1,110 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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 is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 88%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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 is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 1,740 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 86%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Capitale-Nationale region:

• Approximately 6,920 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 79%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Centre-du-Québec region:

• Approximately 3,410 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 74%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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 is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

• Approximately 5,390 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 85%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%

The employment outlook will be limited for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 900 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 92%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Estrie region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 3,020 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 86%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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 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.

• Employment in this occupation is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 84%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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 is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Lanaudière region:

• Approximately 5,660 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 81%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Laurentides region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 5,110 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 91%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

• Approximately 42,010 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Mauricie 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 is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Mauricie region:

• Approximately 2,560 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 87%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

• Approximately 42,010 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Montérégie region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 16,790 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 83%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%

The employment outlook will be limited for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 880 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 92%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Outaouais 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 is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 4,630 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 83%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Employment in this occupation is dependent on the number of children attending early childhood centres, child care centres and school-based child care services, as well as government funding for these various services.
• Demographically, the number of preschoolers is expected to increase by 2024, while the number of elementary students is expected to decrease slightly.
• Since the beginning of the pandemic, however, hundreds of family daycares have closed, resulting in a significant increase in the need for childcare spaces across Quebec.
• To meet these needs, the government has committed to adding tens of thousands of subsidized spaces over the next three years and to streamlining the administrative process for building new facilities, which should encourage this occupation in the medium term.
• There is a significant need for workers in this occupation and the government has put in place measures to encourage recruitment, including a scholarship program for which child care technology students are eligible and a paid on-the-job training program.

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

• Moderate: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, due to weaker job growth and a higher proportion of unemployed
• Moderate: Lanaudière, Laurentides, due to a lower proportion of retirements
• Limited: Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed and a lower proportion of retirements

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 2,160 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 88%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 7,230 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 77%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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.
• 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 2,080 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 76%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 7,110 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the London region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the London region:

• Approximately 3,920 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 79%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

• Approximately 1,610 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 71%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 3,210 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 81%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Northwest 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 1,190 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 76%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Ottawa region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 9,230 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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.
• 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

• Approximately 1,020 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 82%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Toronto region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Toronto region:

• Approximately 38,850 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 76%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 21%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

• Approximately 2,850 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 79%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Interlake region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Interlake region:

• Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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.
• 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the North Central region:

• Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 93%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the North region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the North region:

• Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 91%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Parklands region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Parklands region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 91%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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.
• 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the South Central region:

• Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 93%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Southeast region:

• Approximately 610 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 91%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Winnipeg region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 5,390 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 92%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Northern region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Northern region:

• Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 92%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Prince Albert region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Prince Albert region:

• Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 92%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

• Approximately 2,320 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 88%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 2,030 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 87%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

• Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 86%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Yorkton - Melville region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 92%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 83%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 83%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Calgary region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 8,090 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 89%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 93%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Edmonton 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 7,540 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 91%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 910 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 79%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Red Deer region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• 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 Early childhood educators and assistants in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 84%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 78%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Cariboo region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
• Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Cariboo region:

• Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 93%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Kootenay 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.

• Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
• Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 92%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
• Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 16,300 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 87%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

The employment outlook will be limited for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Nechako region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
• Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Nechako region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 83%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%

The employment outlook will be limited for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the North Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
• Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the North Coast region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 83%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
• Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 81%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) 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.

• Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
• Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 2,700 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 89%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Demand for this occupation mirrors the strong demand for teachers.
• Education programs continue to expand to meet demand.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 3,500 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 88%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%