Job prospects Live-in Caregiver, Child Care in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Home child care providers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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 moderate for Home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Home child care providers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 77%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology