Job prospects French Teacher - Secondary School in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Secondary school teachers in the Moncton–Richibucto 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 Secondary school teachers (NOC 41220) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• After declining for a number of years, the youth population is now growing and this may lead to more employment opportunities over the forecast period, particularly in the province's urban centres.
• Many job openings in this occupation are filled by internal staffing, while new teachers may need to begin their careers under substitute and term contract employment.
• A provincial teaching certificate or an interim teacher's certificate and membership in New Brunswick's teachers' federation are required.
• Prospects may be improved for those who have additional teaching certification and who are fluent in both official languages. Teachers are typically expected to work additional hours, outside of regularly scheduled school hours.
• Many school districts in the province have reported teacher shortages and the number of opportunities will be greater in regions where these districts operate.

Here are some key facts about Secondary school teachers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 710 people work in this occupation.
• Secondary school teachers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology