Job prospects Pharmacy Technician in the Northern Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" in the Northern Region 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

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Northern Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Northern region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several 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 Northern region:

  • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 71%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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