Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Moderate for respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists (NOC 32103) 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 respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

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