Job prospects Orthodontic Dental Technician in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants in the Calgary 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Dental technologists and technicians (NOC 32112) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

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

• Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dental technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 72%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology