Job prospects Hospital Pharmacist in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Pharmacists in the Cape Breton 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pharmacists (NOC 31120) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Pharmacists in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Pharmacists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 90%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology