Job prospects Rehabilitation Counsellor in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Family, marriage and other related counsellors in the Calgary Region. There were 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 Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) (NOC 41321) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 16%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology