Job prospects Surgical Technician - Nursing in Northwest Territories

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as a "surgical technician - nursing" in Northwest Territories or across Canada.

Job opportunities in Northwest Territories

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101) in Northwest Territories for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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 Licensed practical nurses in Northwest Territories:

Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
- Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 80%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 20%
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 18% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a