Job prospects Pharmacist in the Halifax Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pharmacists" in the Halifax 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), the labour market was balanced for Pharmacists in the Halifax 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
The employment outlook will be good for Pharmacists (NOC 31120) in the Halifax 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.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.
Here are some key facts about Pharmacists in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 560 people work in this occupation.
- Pharmacists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 14%
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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