Job prospects Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) in Northwest Territories

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Job opportunities in Northwest Territories

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Prospects over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101) in Northwest Territories for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • 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.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in Northwest Territories:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 80%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 20%
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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