Job prospects Psychologist, School in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Psychologists in the Moncton–Richibucto 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Psychologists (NOC 31200) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 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.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Psychologists in New Brunswick are most often employed in one of the province's health networks (Horizon or Vitalité) or within a private practice.
• Mental health has been an issue of increasing importance and this has led to higher demand for psychologists. In addition, opportunities will continue to arise through replacement of retirees.
• School psychologists are in short supply in certain regions, so being willing to relocate for work will improve prospects.
• Opportunities will also be greater for those who are fluent in both official languages of New Brunswick.
• In New Brunswick, there are two pathways to becoming licensed through the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick: (1) a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology with three years of supervised experience or (2) a PhD in Psychology with year of supervised experience. This supervised work experience could be in private practice, the school system, mental health facility or hospital. Psychologists can become specialized in a particular area through training and experience, and this may improve one's chances of obtaining employment.
• Given the expanding application of virtual care, candidates should be comfortable with all relevant technologies.

Here are some key facts about Psychologists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Psychologists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 54%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 20%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology