Job prospects Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant in the Halifax Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Early childhood educators and assistants" in the Halifax Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Early childhood educators and assistants in the Halifax Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Halifax 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.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the Halifax region:

Approximately 2,670 people work in this occupation.
Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 80%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology