Job prospects Ophthalmic Assistant in the Montérégie Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 33109) in the Montérégie 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 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 Montérégie region:

• Approximately 1,420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other assisting occupations in support of health services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 71%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology