Job prospects Pharmacy Supply Assistant in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next 20 years, contributing to demand for this occupation. Alberta’s Budget 2023 allocates $24.5 billion for health services in 2023-24, an increase of $965 million or 4.1% from 2022-23. Alberta plans to reform the management structure of Alberta Health Services this year which may have implications for job seekers.

Here are some key facts about Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 340 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): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology