Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Good for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region 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.

Here are some key facts about nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 23,990 people work in this occupation.
• Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 53%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 36%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%