Job prospects Computer Programming Instructor - College Level in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for College and other vocational instructors in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for College and other vocational instructors (NOC 41210) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Enrollment has been increasing slightly over the past five years, thanks to a stable youth population, suggesting that demand for instructors will at the least hold ground. However, with little program growth, most vacancies will occur through the need to replace retired workers. Exceptions might occur in fields where there has been a clear increase in demand for talent, such as health care and data sciences. The rising demand for continued education might also boost the number of jobs available for post-graduate course instructors.
• Job opportunities for instructors working at colleges are less abundant in the summer months due there being fewer courses during this period. Contract and part-time work are common. Formal education and experience in the field of instruction is a requirement, though standards vary significantly.

Here are some key facts about College and other vocational instructors in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• College and other vocational instructors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 76%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

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