Job outlooks for Pharmacy technicians

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Occupation

senior pharmacy technician (32124)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 63%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 37%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 95% compared to 83% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • 89% of pharmacy technicians work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 9% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 91% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 75% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 76%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 24%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 57%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 42%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 57%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 42%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 68%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%

  • Prince Edward IslandVery good

    The employment outlook will be Very good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 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 technicians in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 52%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 48%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 84% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 16% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 64% of pharmacy technicians work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Nova ScotiaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.

    Strong demand for pharmacy technicians has emerged in recent years as the number of pharmacies and the services they can provide in Nova Scotia have both expanded. Jobseekers in this occupation should have little difficulty finding employment and may benefit from the upward pressure on wages created by the shortage of candidates.

    In response to the shortage of workers in this occupation, a new pharmacy technician bridging program was introduced in 2024 which allows employed pharmacy assistants to upgrade their skills through online study.

    Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
    • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 71%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 28%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 80% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 20% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 79% of pharmacy technicians work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 7% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 93% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 51% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%

    • Cape Breton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 86%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 14%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 63%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 37%

    • North Shore Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 76%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 24%

    • Southern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 57%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 42%

  • New BrunswickGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • An increasing and ageing population is largely driving the demand for pharmacy technicians. 
    • Pharmacy technicians who wish to work in n New Brunswick must be certified by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) and must register with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists. Candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
    • Pharmacy technicians work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, retail pharmacies, health insurance companies and third-party billing centres, pharmaceutical companies, drug wholesalers and pharmacy supply companies.
    • Candidates must have a willingness to keep up to date with new developments, including new products and updates to existing products.
    • Strong communication skills and good manual dexterity are considered an asset for this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
    • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 72%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 27%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 75% of pharmacy technicians work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 6% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 94% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 60% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 70%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 30%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 50%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 50%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 72%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 28%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 73%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 27%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 78%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 22%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Not many 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 Quebec:

    • Approximately 11,450 people work in this occupation.
    • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 84%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 64% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 36% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 70% of pharmacy technicians work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of pharmacy technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 12% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 88% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 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 Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • 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 Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 91%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 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 Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 770 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 82%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%

    • Côte-Nord Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 Estrie region:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 95%

    • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 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 Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 94%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 760 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 86%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 4,870 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 4,870 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 1,830 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 82%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 75%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 20%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 92%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

  • OntarioGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • Pharmacies and drug stores
    • Hospitals

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • Greater need for medication management and overall health care services to support the growing and aging population in Ontario
    • Investments in health care facilities and hospitals

    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required to practise

    What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

    • Ability to work evenings and weekends to meet client needs may be required
    • Generally, Bridging Programs are available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province.

    Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in Ontario:

    • Approximately 9,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 63%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 30%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 84% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 80% of pharmacy technicians work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of pharmacy technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 15% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 85% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 53% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 66%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 30%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 77%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 66%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 32%

    • London Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the London region for the 2025-2027 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 technicians in the London region:

      • Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 63%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 33%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • 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 Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 62%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 38%

    • Northeast Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many 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 Northeast region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 75%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 25%

    • Northwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many 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 Northwest region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 78%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%

    • Ottawa Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many 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 Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 830 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 72%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 27%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many 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 Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 50%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 50%

    • Toronto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 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 technicians in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 3,420 people work in this occupation.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 60%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many 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 Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 73%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 24%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 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 Manitoba:

    • Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
    • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 77%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 16%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 84% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 78% of pharmacy technicians work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 16% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 84% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 83%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many 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 Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
    • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 67%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 79% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 79% of pharmacy technicians work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 12% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 88% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 53% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • 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): 70%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 30%

    • Prince Albert Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • 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 Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 70%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 30%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 69%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 31%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 59%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 41%

  • AlbertaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many 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 Alberta:

    • Approximately 2,600 people work in this occupation.
    • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 56%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 80% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 20% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 75% of pharmacy technicians work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of pharmacy technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 10% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 90% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 57% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 47%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 44%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • 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 Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 47%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 44%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

    • Calgary Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many 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 Calgary region:

      • Approximately 810 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 62%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 26%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 69%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 31%

    • Edmonton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many 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 Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 790 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 65%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 27%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 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 technicians in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 48%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 41%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%

    • Red Deer Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • 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 Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 39%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 38%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 24%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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 British Columbia:

    • Approximately 3,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 56%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 41%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 80% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 77% of pharmacy technicians work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of pharmacy technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 16% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 84% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 55%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 45%

    • Kootenay Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 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 technicians in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 59%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 41%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 2,540 people work in this occupation.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 62%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 37%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 76%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 24%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 62%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 38%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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