Paramedical occupations

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Good for paramedical occupations (NOC 32102) in British Columbia 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.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.As the province has experienced robust population growth in the past couple of years, the Government of British Columbia has invested into expanding health care services around the province. Demand for this occupation is expected to increase, as the provincial population continues to age; compared to 2020, there were 18.8% more people aged 65+ in the province in 2025. Here are some key facts about paramedical occupations in British Columbia: Approximately 4,700 people work in this occupation. Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 76%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 84% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations67% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 33% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of paramedical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 39% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 34% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

Yukon

The employment outlook will be Good for paramedical occupations (NOC 32102) in Yukon 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.Ongoing staffing shortages in health care and an ageing population will keep demand high for health professionals over the forecast period.Staffing shortages continue to lead to periodic disruptions in health care services throughout the Yukon, especially in rural areas.Here are some key facts about paramedical occupations in Yukon: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 52%Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 48% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 71% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 28% compared to 16% for all occupations56% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 43% 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 47 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 46% compared to 49% for all occupations Women: 54% compared to 51% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 38% compared to 20% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 19% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for paramedical occupations (NOC 32102) 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.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.Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.There is a growing need for emergency medical services in the province, in part due to the aging population. The majority of newly-trained paramedics, or those relocating to the province, are placed in communities around the province as filling positions in these areas has been difficult in the past due to a limited labour pool. The job market in Halifax and surrounding areas is more competitive, and these positions are often rewarded to experienced paramedics already employed with Emergency Health Services.A recent collective agreement boosted wages considerably for primary, intermediate, and advanced care paramedics as well as transport operators. Improved compensation may ease long-standing challenges with recruitment and retention.Here are some key facts about paramedical occupations in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation. Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 80%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7% 80% of paramedical occupations work all year, while 20% 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.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 68% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 32% compared to 49% 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: 6% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 57% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations