Job prospects Optometric Assistant near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Other assisting occupations in support of health services near Vancouver (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 33109) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,310 people work in this occupation.
• Other assisting occupations in support of health services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 77%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology