Job prospects Community Pharmacist near Lethbridge (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pharmacists" near Lethbridge (AB) 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 Pharmacists near Lethbridge (AB). 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

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Pharmacists (NOC 31120) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Pharmacists in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Pharmacists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 83%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Pharmacists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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