Job prospects Optometric Assistant in the Capitale-Nationale Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Capitale-Nationale Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 33109) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 800 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): 75%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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