Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Calgary

The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

• Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in Alberta. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants.
• In Budget 2025, the provincial government earmarked $1.1 billion to hire additional school staff, such as teachers and educational assistants.

Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 4,320 people work in this occupation.
• Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%