43100 economic 2025-2027
Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River Moderate
Canada Moderate
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$17.68
/hr
Typical
$22.00
/hr
Experienced
$27.00
/hr
Average: $22.37/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%