Job prospects Retail Pharmacist in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pharmacists" in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Pharmacists in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Pharmacists (NOC 31120) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Pharmacists in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 1,070 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Pharmacists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 81%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Pharmacists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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