Job prospects Behavioural Psychologist in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Psychologists" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Psychologists in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Psychologists (NOC 31200) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 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.

Here are some key facts about Psychologists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Psychologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 60%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Psychologists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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