Job prospects Orthodontic Dental Technician near Edmonton (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants" near Edmonton (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants near Edmonton (AB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Dental technologists and technicians (NOC 32112) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 technologists and technicians in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Dental technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 54%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 36%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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