Job prospects Prosthetic-orthotic Technician in the Estrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Estrie Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Other medical technologists and technicians (NOC 32129) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 Other medical technologists and technicians in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other medical technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 68%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 32%

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