Job prospects Pharmacy Technical Assistant near Ottawa (ON)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" near Ottawa (ON) 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), the labour market was balanced for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) near Ottawa (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 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 Ottawa region:
- Approximately 1,180 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%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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