Job prospects Optometrist Assistant in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were 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 Saint John - St. Stephen 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other assisting occupations in support of health services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 67%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 18%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology