Job prospects Prosthetic-orthotic Technician in the Fredericton–Oromocto

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Fredericton–Oromocto over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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.

• An increasing and ageing population is largely driving the demand for this occupation.
• Most professions within this group require some sort of formal education, while some require further certification. For instance, oculists must usually be certified with the National Examining Board of Ocularists.
• Other medical technologists and technicians are largely employed in the urban centres of the province including Moncton, Fredericton, and Saint John.

Here are some key facts about Other medical technologists and technicians in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Less than 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology