Job prospects Pharmacy Technician in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 52%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 31%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology