Job prospects Stock Clerk - Retail in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (NOC 65102) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment among these workers is influenced by various trends in retail, particularly demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.

Although the population continues to grow, the aging of the population offsets this effect because it results in different consumption patterns due to lower incomes and changing needs with age.

Economic uncertainty is making consumers prioritize spending money on essentials, such as health products and food. In fact, more than half of the workers in this occupational group work in grocery stores, which is a sector that is expected to maintain its workforce over the forecast period.

In addition, the increase in online orders is gradually changing the nature of the job, which could create new opportunities.

The influx of immigrants supported the sector by increasing the number of candidates, which led to increased competition for positions. Although the situation has improved in large cities, certain regions continue to have recruitment difficulties.

Nevertheless, given that it is an entry-level position in the labour market, there will be many opportunities from staff turnover.

Here are some key facts about Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
• Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 94%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology