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Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals (NOC 31303) 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.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 physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals in Nova Scotia: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 75%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 15%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10% 81% of physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals work all year, while 19% 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 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: more than 95% 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: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 48% compared to 10% for all occupations

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Good for physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals (NOC 31303) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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.Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation. In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.Here are some key facts about physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals in Alberta: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 65%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 22%Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 84% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 20% for all occupations64% of physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 9% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 91% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 54% compared to 9% for all occupations

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Good for physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals (NOC 31303) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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.What Types of Employers Are Out There?The majority are employed in hospitalsNursing and residential care facilitiesWhat are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?Increased need for health-related services to support the growing and aging population in OntarioGreater demand on the health care system because of the backlog of medical procedures and patient care needsMajor investments in health care facilitiesInitiatives to improve home and community-based patient care servicesWhat Skills Do I Need to Succeed?Registered nurses are regulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)The CNO does not regulate or recognize psychiatric nurses as a distinct professionPsychiatric nurses seeking registration in Ontario are required to first complete programs as a registered nurse (RN) or registered practical nurse (RPN)What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?Generally, Bridging Programs are available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province.Here are some key facts about physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals in Ontario: Approximately 2,600 people work in this occupation. Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 54%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 37% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 82% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations65% of physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 22% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 78% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 59% compared to 13% for all occupations