Job prospects Hospital Pharmacist near Halifax (NS)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pharmacists" near Halifax (NS) 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 Pharmacists near Halifax (NS). 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pharmacists (NOC 31120) in the Halifax 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Pharmacists in the Halifax region:

Approximately 560 people work in this occupation.
Pharmacists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology