Job prospects Companion in the Estrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Estrie Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several 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 support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 44%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 42%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology