Sonographer's Job Market in Ontario

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3216 Medical SonographersMedical Sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of various parts ofthe body to aid physicians in monitoring pregnancies and in diagnosing cardiac, ophthalmic, vascular andother medical disorders. They are employed in clinics and hospitals. Medical sonographers who aresupervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.

Employment Prospect rating

Current (2013-2017): Average

Previous (2009-2013): Above Average

What are the employment requirements for this occupation?

Learn about the essential skills required for this occupation at theOntario Skills Passport website

Read about the main duties, common titles and other information for this occupation at theNational Occupational Classificationwebsite

What licensing bodies or associations are important for this occupation?

How quickly has employment grown for this occupation compared with others?

How are job openings for this occupation expected to compare with those in other occupationsfrom 2013 to 2017?

What is the general make-up of the workforce for this occupation?

What industries employ this occupation?

In what areas of Ontario is this occupation found?

How do wages for this occupation compare with others?

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What are the employment requirements for thisoccupation?

Completion of a three- to four-year program in diagnostic Medical Sonography or ultrasoundtechnology ; or, completion of a two- to three-year program in a related allied health field and a

one-year post-diploma program in diagnostic Medical Sonography from an accredited institutionare required.

Registration with the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Medical UltrasoundProfessionals and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is usuallyrequired by employers.

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What licensing bodies or associations are important forthis occupation?

Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

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How quickly has employment grown for this occupationcompared with others?

Figure 1 compares the trend in employment growth for Medical Sonographers, Technical and SkilledOccupations in Health and all occupations between 2001 and 2011. Employment of Medical

Sonographers in 2011 was 82% above the 2001 level. In 2011, employment was 55% higher forTechnical and Skilled Occupations in Health and 14% higher for all occupations compared to 2001.

Notes: Employment estimates for all occupations and major occupational groups are based on LabourForce Survey (LFS) data. However, due to the limited sample size of the LFS, estimates for smalloccupations can be inaccurate due to high sampling variability. As a result, Census and NationalHousehold Survey employment data are used for the 4-digit National Occupational Classification group

for the years in which data are available (2001, 2006, 2011).

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Employment indexedat 100 in 2001

Note: The figures in brackets are employment levels in thousands for 2011.Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey & National Household Survey.

Figure 1: Employment Growth for Medical Sonographers,Technical and Skilled Occupations in Health and all

Occupations, Ontario, 2001-2011

All Occupations [6,731]

Technical and Skilled Occupations in Health [106]

Medical Sonographers [2.4]

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How are job openings for this occupation expected tocompare with those in other occupations from 2013 to2017?

Figure 2shows the two components of projected job openings (new jobs and attrition) for Medical

Sonographers, Technical and Skilled Occupations in Health and all occupations. The graph shows ahigher share of openings from new jobs for Medical Sonographers (41%) compared with all Technical andSkilled Occupations in Health (40%) and all occupations (34%). It also shows a lower share of openingsdue to attrition compared with all Technical and Skilled Occupations in Health and all occupations.

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Source: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS), Employment and SocialDevelopment Canada (previously Human Resources and Skills Development Canada).

Figure 2: Components of Job Openings, New Jobs and Attrition(deaths and retirements), Ontario 2013-2017

Share new jobs (2013-17)

Share attrition (2013-17)

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What is the general make-up of the workforce for thisoccupation?

Table 1: General Employment Characteristics (2011 National Household Survey)

General Employment Characteristics (%)

Male 12

Female 88

Full-Time 65

Part-Time 35

Self Employed 6

Employees 94

Unemployment Rate 0.6

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What industries employ this occupation?

Table 2: Main Industries of Employment (2011 National Household Survey)

Main Industries of Employment (%)

Health care and social assistance 97

Professional, scientific and technical services 1

All Other Industries 2

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In what areas of Ontario is this occupation found?

Table 3: Distribution of workers by Economic Region (2011 National Household Survey)

Employment by Economic Region(%) This

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Ottawa 6 10

Kingston - Pembroke 3 3

Muskoka - Kawarthas 3 3

Toronto 55 46

Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 6 10

Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 13 10

London 5 5

Windsor - Sarnia 3 4

Stratford - Bruce Peninsula 3 2

Northeast 5 4

Northwest 0 2

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How do wages for this occupation compare with others?

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What do the employment prospects ratings mean?

Ontario Job Futures rates employment prospects as either Above Average, Average or BelowAverage. These ratings focus on the recent labour market conditions and projections of demand for newworkers, but do not consider the existing or potential supply of workers (such as new graduates andimmigrants). The employment prospect ratings are developed for Ontario as a whole, and may not reflectthe labour market outlook in every region of the province.

Above Average" labour market conditions usually mean that, relative to the employment situationoverall, there is a better likelihood of finding stable work in this occupation, and employmentprospects are attractive or improving.

"Average" labour market conditions indicate that jobs are expected to be more difficult to find; theprobability of unemployment is higher; and wages and salaries have recently increased at a slowerpace than those occupations rated as "Above Average." On the other hand, jobs are easier to find;unemployment is less likely; and wages and salaries have recently increased at a faster pace than inthose occupations rated "Below Average".

"Below Average" labour market conditions mean that it is more difficult to find stable work oremployment prospects are not attractive or are deteriorating relative to those in other industries oroccupations. For new entrants, such as people leaving school and immigrants, Below Averagelabour market conditions mean a relatively low probability of finding stable work in this occupation andlower potential for rising pay.

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All Occupations Medical SonographersSource: Statistics Canada, National Household Survey.

Figure 3: Average Annual Employment Income,Employed Full -Time Full -Year in 2010, Ontario

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