3122-NOC

Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment

(NOC 3144)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$52,828
Typical Education Background
Degree
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
750

Career Overview

This group includes specialized therapists not elsewhere classified who use techniques such as art, athletic, dance, music or recreational therapy or remedial gymnastics to aid in the treatment of mental and physical disabilities.

People in this occupation:

  • Work in establishments such as hospitals, rehabilitation centres, clinics, recreational centres, nursing homes, educational institutions, prisons and day-care facilities
  • May work in private practice

Duties

Therapists and other professionals in this group perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Assess patients and review reports from physicians, psychiatrists, counsellors, teachers and others to decide patients' present and future functioning level
  • Prepare individual and group treatment plans either independently or through a mixed team approach
  • Design specialized therapy programs to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement, musculoskeletal functioning and performance in sports, work and recreation
  • Set up a treatment plan by carrying out specialized therapy sessions using techniques such as art, athletic, dance, drama, music or recreational therapy or remedial gymnastics
  • Watch and analyze patients during treatment sessions
  • Record findings, write progress reports and consult with other health-care professionals to evaluate treatment plan
  • May provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
  • May conduct research in their specialty

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$52,828

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$39.00/hr
Median$25.33/hr
Low$19.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

1,800

% Employed Full Time

39%
Source: 2016 Census

Work generally takes place in a conventional indoor environment.

Career Pathways

There is no movement between the different occupations in this group.

Occupational Interests

It’s important to understand what kinds of occupations align with your interests.

For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Social
Social
Investigative
Investigative

Job Titles

Biokineticist
CAT (certified athletic therapist)
DTR (registered dance therapist)
Gymnast, remedial / teacher
Human kineticist
Kinanthropologist
Kinesiologist / certified kinesiologist
Supervisor, therapists (art, dance, etc.)
Therapist, athletic
Therapist, exercise
Therapist, recreational
Therapist, remedial
Trainer, athletic - therapy

Education, Training and Skills

  • Kinesiologists usually require a master's degree in kinesiology or human kinetics.
  • Certification for kinesiologists is available through the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance.
  • Sport therapists require a bachelor's degree in sport therapy, or a degree in health sciences with a specialization in sports injury management.
  • Art therapists require a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in art therapy.
  • Music therapists require a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in music therapy.
  • Dance therapists require a bachelor's degree in psychology, and usually require a master's degree in art, drama or movement therapy.
  • Recreational therapists usually require a bachelor's degree in recreation with a specialization in therapeutic recreation.
  • Supervised practical training is usually required for occupations in this unit group.
  • Creative or technical ability in the field of specialization is usually required.
  • Certification or membership with the appropriate national professional association or provincial counterpart may be required.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Music Related
  • Rehabilitation/Therapeutic Services
  • Sports and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Kinesiology/Physical Education/Sport
EducationPlannerBC Logo
Find out more information about programs offered specifically for this career.

Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

74%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

73%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

72%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

72%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

71%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

67%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

65%
Judgment and Decision-Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

64%
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

64%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

63%

Labour Market Statistics

Discover data, facts and information that have been gathered and analyzed. Learn about the characteristics of the economy and labour market in B.C.

Employment

Find out about employment types and trends by region and industry.

Employment

1,800
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of Cariboo region Map of Kootenay region Map of Mainland/Southwest region Map of North Coast and Nechako region Map of Northeast region Map of Thompson-Okanagan region Map of Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Map label line
Map label line
Map label line
Map label line
Map label line
Map label line
Map label line
Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 30 1.4%
Kootenay 100 3.8%
Mainland/Southwest 1,610 67.8%
North Coast and Nechako 40 1.9%
Northeast N/A 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 230 9.0%
Vancouver Island/Coast 300 15.8%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

750
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)

Map of BC Map of Cariboo region Map of Kootenay region Map of Mainland/Southwest region Map of North Coast and Nechako region Map of Northeast region Map of Thompson-Okanagan region Map of Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Map label line
Map label line
Map label line
Map label line
Map label line
Map label line
Map label line
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 0 0.0%
Kootenay 0 1.0%
Mainland/Southwest 520 1.8%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast N/A N/A
Thompson-Okanagan 100 1.6%
Vancouver Island/Coast 100 1.8%
N/A: Data is not available for this region.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.

Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Health Care and Social Assistance149,700
Information, Culture and Recreation57,300
Educational Services64,500
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services148,000
Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services46,100
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

Resource information is currently not available.