Job prospects Registered Dental Assistant in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Dental assistants in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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.

Here are some key facts about Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology