Job prospects Pharmacy Technician near Edmonton (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" near Edmonton (AB) 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 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) near Edmonton (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 technicians in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 790 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 57%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 35%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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