Job prospects Support Services Assistant - Medical near Smithers (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates near Smithers (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Nechako region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Nechako region:

• Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 46%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 42%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology