Job prospects Orthoptist in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 good for Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals (NOC 31303) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology