Job prospects R.T.P.O. (registered Prosthetic And Orthotic Technician) near Saanich (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" near Saanich (BC) or Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a major labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) near Saanich (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other medical technologists and technicians (NOC 32129) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • 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 Vancouver Island and Coast 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): 53%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 47%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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