Job prospects Live-in Caregiver, Child Care in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Home child care providers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 1,210 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): 70%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 30%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology