Early childhood educators and assistants in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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.
• 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 3,230 people work in this occupation.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 91%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%