Job prospects Orthotist in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Halifax 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 good for Other medical technologists and technicians (NOC 32129) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Halifax region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other medical technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 44%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 32%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 15%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology