Job prospects Optometric Assistant in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other assisting occupations in support of health services" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 33109) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Other assisting occupations in support of health services mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 80%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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