Job prospects Pharmacist in the Kootenay Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pharmacists" in the Kootenay Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pharmacists in the Kootenay 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 limited for Pharmacists (NOC 31120) in the Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Pharmacists in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Pharmacists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 86%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Pharmacists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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