Job prospects Retail Pharmacist in the Prince Albert Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pharmacists" in the Prince Albert Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pharmacists in the Prince Albert 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 Pharmacists (NOC 31120) in the Prince Albert region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several 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 Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Pharmacists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 87%
    • 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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Labour Market Information Survey
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