Job prospects Therapist Assistant in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Fredericton–Oromocto. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 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.

• Population growth and an aging population will largely drive demand for other technical occupations in therapy and assessment.
• The increased use of telehealth and technological advancements are affecting the nature of the work, with more consultations, assessments and treatments being carried out online.
• Hearing instrument practitioners require completion of a two or three-year college diploma in a hearing instrument specialist program, and a period of supervised training.
• Communicative disorders assistants and speech-language pathology assistants require completion of a three- to four-year college program.

Here are some key facts about Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 46%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology