Job prospects Advanced Life Support Paramedic in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Paramedical occupations in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 32102) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is in high demand, and it depends mainly on the demand for ambulance transport, which is increasing, particularly with the aging population.

In addition, standby shifts are being replaced by hourly shifts in some regions to improve response time and provide better working conditions.

The scope of practice of these workers is expected to expand, particularly in the development of community paramedicine. It aims to treat patients with minor conditions at home or refer them to resources other than emergency rooms.

To enter this profession in Quebec, you must have a college diploma in pre-hospital emergency care and a Class 4A driver's licence (emergency vehicles). In addition, you must be registered with the Registre national de la main-d'œuvre des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec and complete the Programme national d'intégration clinique.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is good at the provincial level, it will be moderate in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region.

Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology