Job prospects Pharmacy Technical Assistant in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Edmonton Region. 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

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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.

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 Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation.
• Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology