Job prospects Retail Store Supervisor in Ontario
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Job opportunities in Ontario
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Prospects over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010) in Ontario 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.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- The majority are in retail trade, notably in grocery, health and personal care, and clothing stores
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Staff turnover should create a steady number of job openings since this occupation has relatively low entry requirements and a younger workforce
- The prevalence of online shopping may temper demand for some workers over the long term
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- Employers tend to recruit individuals with prior retail sales experience, and in-depth knowledge of the merchandise
- Ability to use computer applications such as point-of-sale and computerized inventory systems
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
- Candidates for positions in automobile dealerships may need the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) certification, which is mandatory for individuals who are vehicle salespersons or dealers
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and overtime should improve job prospects.
Here are some key facts about Retail sales supervisors in Ontario:
- Approximately 93,200 people work in this occupation.
- Retail sales supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 63%
- Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 22%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 79% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 66% of retail sales supervisors work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of retail sales supervisors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 38% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 62% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 9% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Breakdown by region
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