Job prospects Purchasing Clerk in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing and inventory control workers" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 24%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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