Dental technologists and technicians in Halifax

The employment outlook will be Moderate for dental technologists and technicians (NOC 32112) 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.
• 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 dental technologists and technicians in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dental technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 52%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 20%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%