Job prospects Prosthetic Technician near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 260 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): 44%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 42%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology