Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Good for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 5,170 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): 61%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 33%