Job prospects Optician in the Edmonton Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Opticians" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Opticians in the Edmonton 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Opticians (NOC 32100) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several 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 Opticians in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Opticians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 73%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 25%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Opticians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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