Occupational therapists in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for occupational therapists (NOC 31203) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region 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 occupational therapists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,030 people work in this occupation.
• Occupational therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 88%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%