Job prospects Freight Sales Agent in the Ottawa Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Ottawa 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 good for Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in the Ottawa 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 5,650 people work in this occupation.
• Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 36%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology