Job prospects Dispensing Optician in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Opticians" in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Opticians in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Opticians (NOC 32100) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Opticians in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Opticians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 77%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology