Job prospects Technician, Ultrasound in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Medical sonographers" in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Medical sonographers in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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
The employment outlook will be very good for Medical sonographers (NOC 32122) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Medical sonographers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Medical sonographers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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