Job prospects Direct Support Professional in the Côte-Nord Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Côte-Nord 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 support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 52%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 33%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology