Job prospects Cytotechnologist - Medical Laboratory in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Medical laboratory technologists in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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.

• Medical laboratory technologists are employed by hospitals, blood banks, clinics, research facilities and post-secondary institutions.
• Population growth and an aging population will support demand for medical laboratory technologists, going forward, as this will generate an increasing need for medical laboratory tests.
• Technological advancements are impacting the nature of work as more processes are becoming automated.
• Medical laboratory technologists must be certified and registered with the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists in order to practice.
• Some employers may require a university science degree for specialized medical laboratory technologists.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 93%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology