Job prospects Thai Massage Therapist in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Massage therapists in the Calgary Region. 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

The employment outlook will be good for Massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next 20 years, contributing to demand for this occupation. Alberta’s Budget 2023 allocates $24.5 billion for health services in 2023-24, an increase of $965 million or 4.1% from 2022-23. Alberta plans to reform the management structure of Alberta Health Services this year which may have implications for job seekers.

Here are some key facts about Massage therapists in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 2,240 people work in this occupation.
• Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 83%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology