Job prospects Home Support Worker near Edmonton (AB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations near Edmonton (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 1,570 people work in this occupation.
• Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 59%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology