Job prospects Apprentice Dental Technician in the Winnipeg Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants 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 moderate for Dental technologists and technicians (NOC 32112) in the Winnipeg 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dental technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 54%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 46%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology