Job prospects Emergency Medical Attendant (EMA) in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Paramedical occupations" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Paramedical occupations 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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Paramedical occupations (NOC 32102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

Approximately 1,930 people work in this occupation.
Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology