Job prospects French Immersion Teacher - Elementary School in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Elementary school and kindergarten teachers in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 41221) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 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 modulated by changes in the number of preschool and elementary school age children and government funding. According to the Ministère de l'Éducation's forecasts, an overall drop in the number of students is anticipated in the medium term.

The roll-out of kindergarten classes for children aged four, which was not included in the projection above, would however offset the anticipated drop in preschool enrolment.

The teacher shortage continues to be a major issue in the school system. Major investments in education are planned to promote hiring, recognition of prior learning and staff retention. Nevertheless, there are numerous vacancies, forcing school service centres to resort more and more to hiring teachers who do not have a bachelor's degree and certificate in education.

The record rise in immigration should boost demand for preschool and primary school reception classes, particularly in the Greater Montréal area.

The integration of digital pedagogy should continue to develop, which will change the qualifications required of the staff in terms of technical and pedagogical skills.

While the employment outlook is good for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate or very good in six regions.

Here are some key facts about Elementary school and kindergarten teachers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 2,080 people work in this occupation.
• Elementary school and kindergarten teachers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology