Job prospects Prosthetic-orthotic Technician in the Winnipeg Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Winnipeg Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Other medical technologists and technicians (NOC 32129) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Other medical technologists and technicians in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other medical technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 59%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 27%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology