Job prospects Baby-care Worker in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Early childhood educators and assistants in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were 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 good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 1,180 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 94%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology