Job prospects Physician Assistant in Prince Edward Island

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Job opportunities in Prince Edward Island

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals (NOC 31303) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals in Prince Edward Island:

  • Less than 200 people work in this occupation.
  • Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 15%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 14%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 8%
    • Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%

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