Job prospects Pharmacy Assistant in the Edmonton Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" in the Edmonton 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 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Edmonton 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 moderate for Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation.
- Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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