Job prospects Certified Pharmacy Technician in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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.

• An increasing and aging population is largely driving the demand for pharmacy technicians.
• Pharmacy technicians who wish to work in n New Brunswick must be certified by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) and must register with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists. Candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
• Pharmacy technicians work in a variety of settings, including: hospitals, retail pharmacies, health insurance companies and third party billing centres, pharmaceutical companies, drug wholesalers and pharmacy supply companies.
• Candidates must have a willingness to keep up to date with new developments, including new products and updates to existing products.
• Strong communication skills and good manual dexterity are considered an asset for this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Pharmacy technicians in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology