Job prospects Pharmacy Technician in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" in the Kingston–Pembroke Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Kingston–Pembroke Region. There were 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Kingston - Pembroke 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Pharmacy technicians in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 81%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology