44101 economic 2025-2027
Cape Breton Very Good
Canada Good
Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in Cape Breton
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$16.50
/hr
Typical
$23.00
/hr
Experienced
$24.18
/hr
Average: $20.32/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Very good for home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 65%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 16%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%