Job prospects Ophthalmic Dispenser in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Opticians" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Opticians in the Thompson–Okanagan Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Opticians (NOC 32100) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Opticians in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Opticians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 56%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 44%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Opticians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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