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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail and wholesale buyers" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Retail and wholesale buyers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Retail and wholesale buyers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 69%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Retail and wholesale buyers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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