Job prospects Optician near Saanich (BC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Opticians" near Saanich (BC) 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), there was a labour shortage for Opticians near Saanich (BC). 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
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%
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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