Job outlooks for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "medical laboratory technician" was moved from the group Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) to the group Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101).

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Occupation

medical laboratory technician (33101)

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Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants 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: 81% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 19% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 73% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 6% 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: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 80% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 12% 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 61%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 33%

Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

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

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 83%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 17%

South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

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

  • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 83%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 17%

West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 90%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%

Prince Edward IslandGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 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.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 51%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 37%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 71% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 56% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants work all year, while 43% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 28 weeks compared to 27 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: more than 95% 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: 23% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 69% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova ScotiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in Nova Scotia for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 61%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 33%
  • 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
  • 70% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants work all year, while 30% 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 29 weeks compared to 30 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 9% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 14% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 86% compared to 49% 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: 13% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 59% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 52%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 48%

Cape Breton Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Cape Breton region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 79%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 21%

Halifax Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Halifax region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 59%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 32%

North Shore Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the North Shore region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 53%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 47%

Southern Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Southern region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 63%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 37%

New BrunswickGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in New Brunswick for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 77%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 17%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 77% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 64% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 60% and 40% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 29 weeks 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: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Campbellton–Miramichi Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 92%

Edmundston–Woodstock Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 64%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 36%

Fredericton–Oromocto Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 83%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 68%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 26%

QuebecGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in Quebec for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in Quebec:

  • Approximately 4,900 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 50%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 15%
    • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 10%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 86% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 14% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 63% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 33 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 25% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 75% 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: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 66% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Undetermined

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

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 79%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%

Capitale-Nationale Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 54%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 14%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

Centre-du-Québec Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 69%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 63%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Côte-Nord Region Undetermined

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

Estrie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Estrie region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 80%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Undetermined

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

Lanaudière Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Lanaudière region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 66%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

Laurentides Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Laurentides region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%

Laval Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 2,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Mauricie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Mauricie region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

Montréal Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 2,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Montérégie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Montérégie region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 63%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Nord-du-Québec Region Undetermined

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

Outaouais Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Outaouais region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 71%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 55%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

OntarioGood

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in Ontario for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in Ontario:

  • Approximately 10,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 53%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 36%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 71% compared to 79% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 21% for all occupations
  • 65% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants work all year, while 35% 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 34 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 16% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 84% compared to 48% 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 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 840 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%

London Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the London region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the London region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2022-2024 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.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 78%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%

Northeast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 95%

Northwest Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Northwest region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Ottawa Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Ottawa region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 900 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 77%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Toronto Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Toronto region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 5,740 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in Manitoba for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 63%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 25%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 78% compared to 79% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 22% compared to 21% for all occupations
  • 67% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 31 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 19% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 81% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 31% 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: 46% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% 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 Undetermined

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

Winnipeg Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Winnipeg region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 740 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%

SaskatchewanVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in Saskatchewan for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 59%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 28%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 78% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 72% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants 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 32 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 14% 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 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 32% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Northern region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Northern region:

  • Less than 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%

Prince Albert Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Prince Albert region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 83%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

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 technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in Alberta:

  • Approximately 3,300 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 53%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 39%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 71% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 64% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 12% compared to 54% for all occupations
    • Women: 88% compared to 46% 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 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 57% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Calgary region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 1,330 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 95%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 1,200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

Red Deer Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Red Deer region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in British Columbia for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 4,900 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 48%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 44%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 66% compared to 77% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 34% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • 59% of medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants work all year, while 41% 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 34 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 17% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 83% compared to 48% 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: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 59% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Cariboo region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Kootenay Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Kootenay region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 3,120 people work in this occupation.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%

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 technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants (NOC 3212) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2022-2024 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 technicians and pathologists' assistants in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%

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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