Job prospects Optical Laboratory Assistant in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Moncton–Richibucto 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 Moncton - Richibucto 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 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 Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 220 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): 71%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 17%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology