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Labour Market Information

NOC: 3211
Occupation: Medical Laboratory Technologists
Category: Health Occupations

Work Propects: Good

Increasing health needs of an aging population and an aging workforce favour employment prospects. There is an indication that a shortage of trained candidates exists throughout Nova Scotia. Past cutbacks to training programs in Nova Scotia coupled with projected high retirements will further exacerbate supply shortages. Limited government funding can, however, restrict the number of new hirings in the public sector even when the need for more workers is recognized.

People in this occupational field are normally employed at the local hospitals and health care centres. Generally, this occupation is stable in terms of the current local demand although increasing demand is forecast for these services as a result of the aging population. There will likely be a competitive environment among potential employers for this occupation.

Estimated employment in 2008 Estimated change in employment between 2008 and 2013 Estimated openings due to growth and retirements, 2008-2013 Estimated rate of unemployment in 2008 Estimated Earnings in 2008
967 Growing 40 Below Average Avg hourly income: $27.50 Minimum: $18.75 Maximum: $32.00

Percent employed part-time: 10%
Percent self employed: 0%

Where will I likely work?

Area of Employment % Employed
Northern Region 9.8
Cape Breton 12.5
Southern Region 17.4
Halifax 60.3
Industry of Employment % Employed
Health Care and Social Assistance 96.7
Other Professional Services 1.1
Public Administration 1.1
Rubber, Plastics & Chemical Manufacturing 1.1

What are the workers like?

Age % Employed
15-24 0.0
25-34 21.9
35-44 26.2
45-54 38.3
55-64 13.7
65+ 0.0
Gender % Employed
Female 88.0
Male 12.0
Education % Employed
Apprenticeship/trades certificate or diploma 1.6
College/non-university certificate or diploma 65.7
High school diploma or equivalent 0.5
No certificate, diploma or degree 0.0
University bachelor's degree 20.9
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 9.3
University post-graduate degree, certificate or diploma 2.0

 

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