Job prospects Pharmacy Technical Assistant in the Southeast Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" in the Southeast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Southeast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several 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 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 88%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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