Job prospects Sonographer - Medical in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Medical sonographers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. 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 Medical sonographers (NOC 32122) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Medical sonographers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Medical sonographers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology