Job prospects Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region. There were far 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 30 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): 59%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 41%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology