33103 economic 2025-2027
Vancouver Island and Coast Moderate
Canada Moderate
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in Vancouver Island and Coast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$19.53
/hr
Typical
$22.53
/hr
Experienced
$26.68
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) 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.
- 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 technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 91%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%