Job outlooks for Medical laboratory technologists

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medical laboratory technologist (32120)

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Increased demand for testing is expected a result of the health care needs of a growing, aging population. However, prospects will be restrained slightly by budgetary limitations and a moderate number of anticipated retirements compared to some other health professions.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 78%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 18%
  • 79% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 22% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 78% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 75% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Regional outlooks

Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 75%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 21%

Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 91%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%

South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 91%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%

West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 76%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 24%

Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Nova ScotiaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in Nova Scotia for the 2023-2025 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.

There has been a shortage of lab technologists across the country for a few years. Candidates, even including recent graduates with relatively little experience, are not expected to encounter much difficulty finding a job.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 71%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 26%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 81% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 15% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 85% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2023-2025 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 64%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 36%

Cape Breton Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 90%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%

Halifax Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 69%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 31%

North Shore Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the North Shore region for the 2023-2025 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 76%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 24%

Southern Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Southern region for the 2023-2025 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 86%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 14%

New BrunswickGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in New Brunswick for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 86%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 13%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 86% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 14% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 86% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 48% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Campbellton–Miramichi Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 laboratory technologists in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 93%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%

Edmundston–Woodstock Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 laboratory technologists in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): more than 95%

Fredericton–Oromocto Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 92%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%

Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 93%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 73%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 27%

QuebecVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in Quebec for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in Quebec:

  • Approximately 4,800 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 82%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 80% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of medical laboratory technologists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 19% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 81% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 77% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 laboratory technologists in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Capitale-Nationale Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 laboratory technologists in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%

Centre-du-Québec Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Côte-Nord Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Estrie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 laboratory technologists in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 86%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

Lanaudière Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Lanaudière region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 laboratory technologists in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Laurentides Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Laurentides region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%

Laval Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 2,220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Mauricie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Mauricie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 laboratory technologists in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Montréal Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 2,220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Montérégie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 880 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 94%

Nord-du-Québec Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Outaouais Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

OntarioVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in Ontario for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

  • Hospitals
  • Medical and diagnostic laboratories

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

  • Increased demand to meet the health care needs of a growing, aging population
  • Prevalence of chronic illnesses is resulting in the need for diagnostic testing
  • Emergence of new areas of diagnostics such as genetic (DNA) and molecular oncology testing

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

  • Medical laboratory technologists are regulated by the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO), and must be registered with the College prior to working in Ontario
  • Some employers also require that candidates be certified by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)

What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

  • Laboratory technologists may be required to work rotating shifts
  • In general, Bridging Programs are available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in Ontario:

  • Approximately 8,800 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 66%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 24%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 81% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of medical laboratory technologists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 23% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 77% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 13% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 laboratory technologists in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 94%

Kingston–Pembroke Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2023-2025 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 laboratory technologists in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 laboratory technologists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 86%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

London Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the London region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 laboratory technologists in the London region:

  • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%

Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2023-2025 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 laboratory technologists in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

Northeast Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Northwest Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Northwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 laboratory technologists in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Ottawa Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 laboratory technologists in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%

Toronto Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 4,030 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 laboratory technologists in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%

ManitobaVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in Manitoba for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  • The Government of Manitoba is implementing a $400 million Health Care Human Resource Action Plan. The strategy, initially announced in 2022, aims to hire 2,000 health care workers. The plan supports the retention, training, and recruitment of health care physicians, nurses, and allied health staff.
  • Increased demand for testing as a result of the health care needs of a growing, aging population.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 48%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 45%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 81% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 17% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 83% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Interlake Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

North Central Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

North Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Parklands Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

South Central Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Southeast Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Southwest Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Southwest region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Winnipeg Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 760 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%

SaskatchewanVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in Saskatchewan for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 72%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 25%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 80% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 78% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 15% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 85% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 33% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 66% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Northern region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 laboratory technologists in the Northern region:

  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Prince Albert Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Prince Albert region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 laboratory technologists in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 laboratory technologists in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 95%

Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Yorkton–Melville Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

AlbertaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in Alberta for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Medical laboratory technologists in Alberta:

  • Approximately 3,450 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 76%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 16%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 76% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 76% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 16% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 84% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many 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 laboratory technologists in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many 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 laboratory technologists in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Calgary Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Calgary 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 920 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 95%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Not many 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 laboratory technologists in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Edmonton Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 1,090 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 94%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Red Deer Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Red Deer 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

British ColumbiaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in British Columbia for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 3,000 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 69%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 28%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 82% compared to 78% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • 82% of medical laboratory technologists work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 23% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 77% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 45% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Cariboo region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 laboratory technologists in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Kootenay Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Medical laboratory technologists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 2,010 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Nechako Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

North Coast Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Northeast Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Thompson–Okanagan Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 laboratory technologists in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 laboratory technologists in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

NunavutUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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