Psychologists

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Very good for psychologists (NOC 31200) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several 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 psychologists in Saskatchewan: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Psychologists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 32%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 21%Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 16%Social assistance (NAICS 624): 11%Universities (NAICS 6113): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 83% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations66% of psychologists work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.32% of psychologists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 25% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 75% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: more than 95% compared to 7% for all occupations

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Very good for psychologists (NOC 31200) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Psychologists in New Brunswick are most often employed in one of the province’s health networks (Horizon or Vitalité) or within a private practice.Mental health has been an issue of increasing importance, and this has led to higher demand for psychologists. In addition, opportunities will continue to arise through replacement of retirees.School psychologists are in short supply in certain regions, so being willing to relocate for work will improve prospects.Opportunities will also be greater for those who are fluent in both official languages of New Brunswick.A PhD in Psychology with 1,600 hours of supervised experience is required to be licensed through the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick. This supervised work experience could be in private practice, the school system, mental health facility or hospital. Psychologists can become specialized in a particular area through training and experience, and this may improve one’s chances of obtaining employment. Psychologists who are licensed to practice in other provinces can apply to transfer their licensure to New Brunswick, even if they only have a Master’s degree.Given the expanding application of virtual care, candidates should be comfortable with all relevant technologies. Here are some key facts about psychologists in New Brunswick: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Psychologists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 52%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 26%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 16% for all occupations64% of psychologists work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.41% of psychologists are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 15% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 85% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 95% compared to 7% for all occupations

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Very good for psychologists (NOC 31200) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.Factors behind the good outlook for psychologists include a growing public interest in mental health and the expected implementation of billing codes for private psychologists under Nova Scotia's public health insurance program.Many graduates begin their career in hospital settings and later move to private practice to have a greater degree of autonomy with respect to their caseload.Once registered, new psychologists should have little trouble finding work, while those with experience are in even higher demand. However, the number of individuals seeking a clinical practicum in the province sometimes exceeds the number of spaces available.Here are some key facts about psychologists in Nova Scotia: Approximately 700 people work in this occupation. Psychologists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 46%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 28%Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 14% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations72% of psychologists work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.39% of psychologists are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 17% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 83% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: more than 95% compared to 10% for all occupations