Job prospects Pharmacy Technical Assistant in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region. There were 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 190 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): 67%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 33%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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