Job prospects Diagnostic Radiological Technician in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Medical radiation technologists in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Medical radiation technologists (NOC 32121) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Medical radiation technologists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,110 people work in this occupation.
• Medical radiation technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology