Job prospects Paralegal near Kitchener (ON)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Paralegal and related occupations" near Kitchener (ON) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Paralegal and related occupations near Kitchener (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paralegals and related occupations (NOC 42200) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of 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 Paralegals and related occupations in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 1,840 people work in this occupation.
- Paralegals and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 35%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Paralegal and related occupations across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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