Job prospects Pharmacy Technical Assistant near Saint John (NB)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" near Saint John (NB) 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), there was a labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) near Saint John (NB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Saint John - St. Stephen 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 technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 180 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): 91%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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