Job prospects Pharmacy Assistant near Vancouver (BC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) near Vancouver (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 2,970 people work in this occupation.
- Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 93%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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