Job prospects Ophthalmic Medical Technician in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment" in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • 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.

Here are some key facts about Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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