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Salary Expectations
| Job Title | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| Case Manager | $25.73 - $71.02 |
| Early Childhood Educator | $17.60 - $28.58 |
| Social Service Worker | $19.23 - $37.91 |
Early Childhood Educator
The Ontario government announced that the starting wage for Registered Early Childhood Educations (RECE) would be raised in January 2024 by 19.3% to $23.86 per hour, as part of the Child Care Workforce Strategy to support the shortage of workers in this occupation. The ECE wage listed above includes assistants and non-registered ECEs. To support wage progression for RECE program staff and supervisors, those making less than certain hourly wages will be eligible for $1/hour annual increases, with eligibility expanding annually through 2026. These changes are part of the .
Labour Market Conditions
Case Manager
The balance between labour supply and demand seen is expected for this occupation in Canada over the period 2024-2033. The employment outlook will be very good very good in Ontario from 2024-26, with employment growth leading to several new positions and several positions due to retirements. There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Approximately 13,500 people in this occupation province-wide. They mainly work in the following three sectors: social assistance, religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations, and nursing and residential care facilities.
Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
In Canada, this occupation is expected to face a strong risk of labour shortage for the 2024-33 period. The employment outlook will be goo for this group in Ontario through 2026. Employment growth will lead to several new positions, but not many positions will become available due to retirements. There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The majority of workers in this occupation are employed in child daycare services with some also in elementary schools. A trend mainly affecting employment include public sector investments in the childcare system to create more daycare spaces and bolster the early childhood educator workforce. Generally, opportunities will be steady as more parents participate in the workforce.
Due to a shortage of Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE), the Ontario government has announced the which includes a 19.3% wage increase in January 2024, along with annual increases to support wage progression.
Social Service Worker
Over the period 2024-33, this occupation is expected to face a strong risk of labour shortage nationally. In Ontario, the employment outlook will be good for this occupation, with employment growth leading to several new positions, but not many positions will become available due to retirements. There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Main trends affecting employment include investments in youth and community outreach programs, expansions to shelter spaces, public sector spending for mental health and addiction services, and funding commitments to support individuals with developmental disabilities. The majority of workers in this occupation are employed in health care and social assistance services, specifically in individual and family services and nursing and residential care facilities. Employment is also found in public administration, mainly with municipal governments.