Job prospects Pharmacy Technical Assistant in the Avalon Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" in the Avalon Peninsula Region 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) in the Avalon Peninsula 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 180 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

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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