Job prospects Ophthalmic Assistant in the Winnipeg Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Winnipeg Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 33109) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 860 people work in this occupation.
• Other assisting occupations in support of health services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 77%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology