Job prospects Pharmacy Assistant near Hamilton (ON)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)" near Hamilton (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) near Hamilton (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

Approximately 1,590 people work in this occupation.
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology