Job prospects Ocularist Technician in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other medical technologists and technicians (NOC 32129) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 180 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): 65%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 23%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology