Job prospects Certified Pharmacy Technician near Hamilton (ON)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" near Hamilton (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) near Hamilton (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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 Pharmacy technicians in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

Approximately 1,210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 70%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 25%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology