Job prospects Optical Technician in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Camrose–Drumheller Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 33109) in the Camrose - Drumheller 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 Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 240 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): 63%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 33%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology