Job prospects Family Caregiver in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue 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 Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 270 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): 57%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 33%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology