Job prospects Ophthalmologist in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Specialist physicians in the Fredericton–Oromocto. 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 Specialists in surgery (NOC 31101) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• New Brunswick's growing and ageing population is expected to drive demand for specialists in surgery in the upcoming years. Given the high entrance requirements and limited post-graduate training positions in medical schools across Canada, these professionals are in limited supply. As a result, there continues to be a shortage. Some vacancies are more difficult to fill and both provincial health networks tend to be actively recruiting various specialists in surgery at any point in time, often directly out of school.
• Licensing with The College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick is required.
• Most specialists in surgery are employed in the province's largest urban areas (Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton), due to the high concentrations of people living in these cities. However, opportunities in rural areas are common, as these positions are more difficult to fill.

Here are some key facts about Specialists in surgery in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Specialists in surgery mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology