Job outlooks for Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations

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medical laboratory technician (33101)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 assistants and related technical occupations in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 72%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 23%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 83% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • 57% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations work all year, while 42% 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 41 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 12% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 88% 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: 17% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 66%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 26%

  • 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 assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
    • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 71%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 27%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 76% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 24% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 72% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations work all year, while 28% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 19% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 81% 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: 11% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 25% 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 assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 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 medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 74%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 26%

    • Cape Breton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 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 medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 85%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 15%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 65%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 33%

    • North Shore Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 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 medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 72%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 28%

    • Southern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 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 medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 84%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 16%

  • New BrunswickGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 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.
    • Population growth and an ageing population will support demand for these positions, going forward, as this will generate an increasing need for medical laboratory tests.
    • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations workers require completion of a college certificate program in medical laboratory science.
    • In New Brunswick, Medical Laboratory Assistants and related technical occupations are not required to be certified. However, they can be certified via a voluntary process set up by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Certification may also be an asset when seeking employment.
    • Medical Laboratory Assistants and related technical occupations work in laboratory environments where they may spend a considerable amount of time standing or sitting, performing tasks that may be repetitive. They must observe safety precautions to reduce the risk of exposure to infectious body fluids, dangerous chemicals or hazardous radiation.

    Here are some key facts about medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
    • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 78%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 19%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 85% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 15% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 78% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations work all year, while 23% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 8% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 92% 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: 9% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 64% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): more than 95%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

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

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 86%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 14%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 69%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 31%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 74%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 26%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in Quebec:

    • Approximately 3,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 56%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 13%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 9%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 73% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations work all year, while 27% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% 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 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 57% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

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

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 78%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • Estrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 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 medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 78%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 83%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%

    • Laurentides Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 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 medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 2,100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 54%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 2,100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 68%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 77%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 23%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

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

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in Ontario:

    • Approximately 13,200 people work in this occupation.
    • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 51%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 38%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 77% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 67% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations work all year, while 33% 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 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 15% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 85% 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: 10% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the London region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the London region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

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

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Northeast region:

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

    • Northwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Northwest region:

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

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 80%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

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

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 7,470 people work in this occupation.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

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

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
    • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 51%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 49%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 76% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 66% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations work all year, while 34% 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 43 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 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 26% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Interlake Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Interlake region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • North Region Undetermined

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

    • Southwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Southwest region:

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

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 850 people work in this occupation.
    • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 68%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 32%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 76% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 65% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations work all year, while 35% 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 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 12% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 88% 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: 6% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Northern region:

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

    • Prince Albert Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations 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 assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

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

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in Alberta:

    • Approximately 4,400 people work in this occupation.
    • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 75%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 21%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 67% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations work all year, while 33% 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 43 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: 10% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

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

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

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

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

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

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 1,990 people work in this occupation.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 94%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

    • Red Deer Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Red Deer region:

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

    • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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.

    Labour shortages continue to affect the delivery of health care services in various parts of the province, especially in northern and rural areas.

    Here are some key facts about medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 5,500 people work in this occupation.
    • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 59%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 36%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 67% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations work all year, while 33% 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 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 17% 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: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Kootenay Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 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 medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations in the Kootenay region:

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

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 3,590 people work in this occupation.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 94%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

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

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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 assistants and related technical occupations in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations 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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