Job prospects Parent's Helper in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Home child care providers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Home child care providers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 79%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology