Job prospects Orthotic Technician in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other medical technologists and technicians (NOC 32129) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other medical technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 56%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 24%
  • Clothing, leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 315-316): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology