Job prospects Psychologist in the Capitale-Nationale Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Psychologists in the Capitale-Nationale Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Psychologists (NOC 31200) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for psychological care and government spending on these services.

In recent years, the demand for psychological care has increased sharply in the public sector and in private practice. A reduction in the stigma associated with mental health issues in the public arena is one of the many factors that account for this increase.     

To meet this growing demand, the government is investing in expanding and improving mental health services for the entire population.      

Expanded insurance coverage for psychological care and the increased availability of employee assistance programs are also continuing to stimulate demand for professionals in private practice.

In recent years, vacant positions in the public sector have been difficult to fill, especially due to the pull of private practice. To support recruitment and train more professionals, the government has introduced several measures, including a scholarship program for doctoral students in psychology who have an internship in the public network.

In Quebec, only doctoral graduates are allowed to use the title of psychologist.

Here are some key facts about Psychologists in the Capitale-Nationale region:

• Approximately 1,010 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Psychologists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 78%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology