Psychologists

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assess, diagnose and treat psychological, emotional and behavioural disorders. They also research and apply theories relating to behaviour and mental processes.

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3-Year Outlook

Good
Good

3-Year Job Openings

71
 

Median Hourly Wage

$46.15
$20.00
Low
$55.00
High

Average Salary

$83,000
 

Typically Required

University

Employed

470
 
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Full NOC Description

Psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy, conduct research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes. Psychologists help clients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of psychological, physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Examine and assess behaviour, diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients and provide therapy
  • Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
  • Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment, and offer mediation services
  • Use standard psychological tests for assessment
  • Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluation
  • Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes such as learning, language development, memory and perception to develop treatment programs
  • Formulate hypotheses and experimental designs, review literature, conduct studies and publish research papers, educational texts and articles
  • Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
  • Provide consultation services to government and other organizations.
  • Conduct applied psychology and/or experimental research.
  • Sub-specialties include behavioural psychology, child psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology, industrial psychology, neuropsychology, social psychology or sports psychology.

    • Also Known As

    • clinical psychologist
    • psychological associate
    • psychologist
    • research psychologist
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    Requirements

    Employment Requirements

    A doctoral degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation "Psychologist" in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
  • A master's degree in psychology is required for the designation "Psychologist" in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • A master's degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation "Psychological Associate" in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
  • A period of supervised practical experience is required in most jurisdictions.
  • Successful completion of the written Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is required in most provinces.
  • Oral examinations and board interviews are required in some provinces.
  • Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • Written ethics and jurisprudence exams may be required in some jurisdictions.
  • Psychologists can become specialized in a particular area through training and experience.
  • This is a registered occupation in New Brunswick. Learn the steps to register and other information by downloading the Pathway to Registration factsheet.

    • Provincial Regulation

    • Provincially Regulated: Yes

    Regulation Body

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    Employment by Gender

    The following graph shows the percentage of men and women working in this occupation in New Brunswick.

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    84.9%
    Women
    15.1%
    Men
    Employment by age

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by age group.

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    0.0%
    15-24
    18.6%
    25-34
    25.6%
    35-44
    26.7%
    45-54
    20.9%
    55-64
    8.1%
    65+
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    Employment by highest level of education

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    0.0%
    No Certificate, Diploma or Degree
    0.0%
    High School, Diploma or Equivalent
    0.0%
    Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma
    0.0%
    College or University Below Bachelor Level
    100.0%
    University - Bachelor Level or Above
    Employment by Industry

    The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

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    83.5%
    Health care and social assistance
    10.6%
    Public administration
    N/A
    N/A
    5.9%
    All Other Industries
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    Employment by Economic Regions

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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    15.10%
    Northeast
    40.70%
    Southeast
    10.50%
    Southwest
    25.60%
    Central
    8.10%
    Northwest
    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

    The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

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    Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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    $88,000
    Northeast
    $92,000
    Southeast
    $64,000
    Southwest
    $95,000
    Central
    $60,000
    Northwest
    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

    The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

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    Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

    The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

    No Data Available
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    Salary

    The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

    New Brunswick

    $83,000

    Newfoundland

    $120,000

    Prince Edward Island

    $100,000

    Nova Scotia

    $98,000

    Canada

    $96,700
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    Employment Outlook

    The following represents the number of job openings that are expected to occur in this occupation over the next three and ten years respectively, broken down by openings expected to result from growth (“new jobs”) and openings expected to result from attrition (death and retirements).

    Three Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 3-Year

    71
     

    New Jobs: 3-Year

    33
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 3-Year

    37
     

    Ten Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 10-Year

    180
     

    New Jobs: 10-Year

    64
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 10-Year

    115
     
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