Job prospects Registered Dental Assistant in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Dental assistants" in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Dental assistants in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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