Job prospects Category Purchasing Manager in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Purchasing managers in the Halifax 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 Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Halifax 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.

Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 33%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology