Job prospects Inventory Control Clerk in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. There were far 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 good for Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several 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 Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 48%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology