Job prospects Pharmacy Assistant in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were far 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 good for Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of 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 Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 320 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): 77%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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