Job prospects Child Care Provider - Private Home in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Home child care providers in the Edmonton Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 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 Home child care providers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 3,380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Home child care providers 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): 32%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology