Job prospects Pharmacy Assistant in the Laval Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Laval 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 good for Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval 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.

Here are some key facts about Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

• Approximately 3,180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology