Job prospects Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) near Edmonton (AB)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment" near Edmonton (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment near Edmonton (AB). 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Edmonton 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 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 Edmonton region:

Approximately 1,210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 66%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology