Job prospects Ophthalmic Assistant in the Cape Breton Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment in the Cape Breton Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other assisting occupations in support of health services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 42%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 36%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 23%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology