Job prospects Parent's Helper in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Home child care providers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be very limited for Home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 child care providers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,680 people work in this occupation.
• Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 50%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 47%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology