Job prospects Special Needs Counsellor in the Winnipeg Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Family, marriage and other related counsellors in the Winnipeg Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies (NOC 41301) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

Here are some key facts about Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 1,370 people work in this occupation.
• Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 50%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 36%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology