Job prospects Educational Assistant in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. 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 good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 10,710 people work in this occupation.
• Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology