Job prospects Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the Calgary Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 65%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 25%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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