Job prospects Dispensing Optician in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Opticians" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Opticians 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Opticians (NOC 32100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Opticians in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Opticians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 82%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Opticians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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