NOC 2021 · 33103 · TEER 3
NOC 33103: Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Pharmacy technical assistants perform technical tasks related to preparing medications under a pharmacist's supervision. They also assist in filling prescriptions and managing patient files. Pharmacy assistants perform clerical functions and assists pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with drug dispensing tasks. Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants are employed in retail and hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities and by pharmaceutical manufacturers.
TEER
TEER 3
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training
Median wage (Canada)
$20.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Not on the list
No high-wage CRS points
Express Entry categories
Healthcare and social services
Category-based draws (2026)
Express Entry
How NOC 33103 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 33103 is not one of IRCC's 186 high-wage occupations, so Canadian work or a job offer in it earns no high-wage points. Your usual Canadian work-length points still count.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
- Healthcare and social services
At least 12 months of full-time work experience (or equal part-time) in the past 3 years in one listed occupation, plus Express Entry eligibility and the round instructions.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Assess prescriptions for completeness
- Enter clients' information and prescription details in databases
- Help pharmacists and other pharmacy staff with preparing, packaging and labelling of pharmaceutical products
- Assist in maintaining inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
- Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
- May process medical billing information
- May price and stock items on shelves.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- pharmacy aide
- pharmacy assistant
- pharmacy technical assistant
All 9 job titles in NOC 33103
- dispensary assistant
- drugstore dispensing assistant
- drugstore side room attendant
- pharmacy aide
- pharmacy assistant
- pharmacy helper
- pharmacy side room attendant
- pharmacy supply assistant
- pharmacy technical assistant
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Pharmacy technical assistants usually require completion of up to two-years of a Pharmacy Technical Assistance vocational program.
- Pharmacy assistants usually require completion of a Pharmacy Assistant college program, ranging from six to twelve months or completion of secondary school and several months of on-the-job training.
Wages
Wages for NOC 33103 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.00 | $20.00 | $26.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $19.50 | $30.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $18.00 | $25.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $18.00 | $25.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $19.90 | $26.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $21.00 | $28.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $19.50 | $26.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $17.00 | $22.50 | $27.62 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $20.00 | $25.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $15.05 | $20.00 | $25.60 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $20.00 | $26.95 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Nova Scotia.
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in Nova Scotia 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 94%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 66% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 34% compared to 18% for all occupations
63% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants work all year, while 37% 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 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 11% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 89% 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: 36% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 75% compared to 83% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
66% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants work all year, while 34% 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 43 weeks compared to 40 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 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in Prince Edward Island 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.
Demand for workers in this occupation will continue to be driven by the province’s aging population, expanded health-care needs, and increasing reliance on prescription drugs and health services. Recent media reports show that staffing shortages in the province are worsening, with vacancies for pharmacists and technicians projected to increase considerably in the coming years, which may force some community pharmacies to reduce their hours. Most positions are found in pharmacies, retail chains, and long-term care facilities, where assistants play a vital role in maintaining prescription records, inventories, and supporting pharmacists in patient care. With healthcare continuing to expand and pharmacies adapting to new technologies and patient services, the outlook for pharmacy assistants should remain favourable in the coming years.
Here are some key facts about pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 250 people work in this occupation.
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 81% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 19% compared to 16% for all occupations
62% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants work all year, while 38% 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 41 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 8% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 92% 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: 41% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) 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 expected to drive demand for these positions.
Pharmacy technical assistants usually require completion of up to two-years of a Pharmacy Technical Assistance vocational program.
Pharmacy assistants usually require completion of a Pharmacy Assistant college program, ranging from six to twelve months or completion of secondary school and several months of on-the-job training.
Strong organizational skills are considered an asset for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in New Brunswick:
Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 93%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 83% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
74% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants work all year, while 26% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 91% 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: 41% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in Ontario 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.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Majority of workers in this occupation are employed in pharmacies and drug stores
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?
Previous experience working in a pharmacy in a retail setting is a common requirement in job postings
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
Several positions will be for part-time work
Ability to work evenings and weekends to meet client needs may be required.
Here are some key facts about pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in Ontario:
Approximately 13,400 people work in this occupation.
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 60% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 40% compared to 19% for all occupations
60% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants work all year, while 40% 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 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 15% 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 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) 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.
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 Manitoba:
Approximately 1,150 people work in this occupation.
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 81%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
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
70% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants work all year, while 30% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 21% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 79% 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: 26% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 66% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 34% compared to 19% for all occupations
56% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants work all year, while 44% 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 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 14% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 86% 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: 46% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in Alberta 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.
Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
Alberta’s Budget 2025 allocates $28 billion for health services in 2025-26, an increase of $1.4 billion or 5.4% from 2024-25 across the refocused health care system.
The 2025 budget also includes a total of $3.6 billion in capital funding over three years to expand and improve health facilities and services across the system.
Here are some key facts about pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in Alberta:
Approximately 4,100 people work in this occupation.
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 84%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 64% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 36% compared to 20% for all occupations
63% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants work all year, while 37% 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 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants 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 53% for all occupations
Women: 85% 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: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) 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.
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 British Columbia:
Approximately 5,850 people work in this occupation.
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 90%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 63% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 37% compared to 22% for all occupations
62% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants work all year, while 38% 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 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 19% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 81% 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: 35% 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: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
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 Quebec:
Approximately 7,300 people work in this occupation.
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 70%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 24%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 73% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 27% compared to 18% for all occupations
71% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants work all year, while 28% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 10% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 90% 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: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 44% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
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Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 33103 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Questions
NOC 33103: common questions
What is the NOC code for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants?
What TEER category is NOC 33103?
Is NOC 33103 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 33103 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
Is NOC 33103 eligible for category-based Express Entry draws?
What is the median wage for NOC 33103 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 3Health occupationsBroad Category
- 33Assisting occupations in support of health servicesMajor Group
- 331Assisting occupations in support of health servicesSub-major Group
- 3310Assisting occupations in support of health servicesMinor Group
- 33103Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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