Job prospects Optometrist Assistant in the Prince Albert Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other assisting occupations in support of health services" in the Prince Albert Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Prince Albert Region. There were 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 33109) in the Prince Albert 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.

Here are some key facts about Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other assisting occupations in support of health services 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): 23%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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