Medical sonographers
Occupation · NOC 2021 32122 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 32122
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 28
- Median wage, Canada
- C$42.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 515
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About this occupation
Medical sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of various parts of the body to aid physicians in monitoring pregnancies and in diagnosing cardiac, ophthalmic, vascular and other medical disorders. They are employed in clinics and hospitals. Medical sonographers who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.
Example job titles
- diagnostic medical sonography instructor
- medical sonographer
- medical sonographers supervisor
- registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS)
- ultrasound technologist
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Operate ultrasound imaging equipment that transmits high frequency sound pulses through the body to produce images of those parts of the body requiring examination
- Monitor examination by viewing images on video screen, to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
- Record, store and process scanned images by using camera unit connected to ultrasound equipment
- Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Prepare examination reports for physicians to aid in the monitoring of pregnancies and the diagnosis of cardiac, abdominal, ophthalmic, vascular and other disorders
- Perform quality control checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation and perform minor repairs and adjustments as required
- May supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
- Medical sonographers may specialize in abdominal, cardiac, cerebral, obstetrical and gynaecological, ophthalmic, intraluminal or peripheral vascular sonography. They may also specialize in adult or pediatric echocardiography or neurosonology.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a three- to four-year program in diagnostic medical sonography or ultrasound technology 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 institution are required.
- Registration with Sonography Canada and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is usually required by employers.
- Registration with l'Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec is required in Quebec.
- Registration with the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO) is required in Ontario.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 7 |
- Nova Scotia Health Authority3
- Curans Health Centre Corp.2
- Wosler Diagnostics Crowsnest Pass Ltd.2
- Asset Adam Corp.2
- Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre1
- The Top Technical Enterprise Inc.1
- Interior Health Authority1
- Beverly Towne Medical Clinic Inc1
- 1395082 Alberta Ltd1
- Canada Mobile X-Ray Inc.1
- Merivale Medical Imaging Inc1
- Kenn-Rad Ltd1
- W. Tarhuni Medicine Professional Corporation1
- Kingston Health Sciences Centre1
- The Hospital for Sick Children1
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2015 | 10 |
- Canadian Experience Class5
- Federal Skilled Worker5
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$34.90 | C$42.00 | C$51.00 |
| Alberta | C$38.46 | C$46.00 | C$55.65 |
| British Columbia | C$35.00 | C$44.41 | C$50.00 |
| Manitoba | C$39.21 | C$41.70 | C$46.00 |
| New Brunswick | C$30.31 | C$37.23 | C$43.72 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$33.44 | C$42.70 | C$48.72 |
| Nova Scotia | C$29.56 | C$39.01 | C$45.30 |
| Ontario | C$35.00 | C$41.00 | C$48.08 |
| Quebec | C$29.47 | C$38.50 | C$45.70 |
| Saskatchewan | C$33.55 | C$44.07 | C$52.52 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 515
- Vacancies advertised
- 574
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$37.58
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