Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in Côte-Nord

The employment outlook will be Limited for home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The demand for this occupation is primarily driven by the aging population and government investments in home support services.

While Québec's population is expected to remain relatively stable in the coming years, the number of people aged 75 and over will increase. This rise will lead to a greater demand for home support services, as most seniors prefer to remain in their residence as long as possible.

The government is investing additional funds to expand these types of services, which will stimulate employment in this sector. Furthermore, the tax credit for home support services for seniors is being enhanced, which will encourage the creation of positions in social economy home care agencies, a major employer of this workforce.

Here are some key facts about home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 56%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%