Job prospects Aide, Pharmacy in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other assisting occupations in support of health services" in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other assisting occupations in support of health services in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region. 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

Good

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • An increasing and aging population is expected to drive demand for these positions.
  • Pharmacy technical assistants usually require completion of up to two-years of a Pharmacy Technical Assistance vocational program.
  • Pharmacy assistants usually require completion of a Pharmacy Assistant college program, ranging from six to twelve months or completion of secondary school and several months of on-the-job training.
  • Strong organizational skills are considered an asset for this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

  • Approximately 160 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): 92%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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