Job prospects Retail Pharmacist in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pharmacists" in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pharmacists in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Pharmacists in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Pharmacists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 60%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 40%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Pharmacists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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