Job prospects Pharmacy Supply Assistant near Halifax (NS)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other assisting occupations in support of health services" near Halifax (NS) 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 assisting occupations in support of health services near Halifax (NS). 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 Halifax 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 Halifax region:
- Approximately 420 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): more than 95%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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