Job prospects Family Child Care Provider in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Home child care providers in the Calgary Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Calgary 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Home child care providers in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 2,440 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): 65%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 33%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology