Job prospects Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Fredericton–Oromocto. 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 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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.

Here are some key facts about Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 46%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology