Job prospects Aide, Pharmacy in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other assisting occupations in support of health services" in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other assisting occupations in support of health services 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) 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.
  • A moderate number of 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 expected to drive demand for these positions.
  • Pharmacy technical assistants usually require completion of up to two-years of a Pharmacy Technical Assistance vocational program.
  • Pharmacy assistants usually require completion of a Pharmacy Assistant college program, ranging from six to twelve months or completion of secondary school and several months of on-the-job training.
  • Strong organizational skills are considered an asset for this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 91%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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