Job prospects Pharmacy Assistant in the Mauricie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" in the Mauricie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Mauricie Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several 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 Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 350 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): 62%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 38%

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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