Job prospects Orthodontic Dental Technician near Winnipeg (MB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants near Winnipeg (MB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Dental technologists and technicians (NOC 32112) in the Winnipeg 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Dental technologists and technicians in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dental technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 54%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 46%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology