Job prospects Sourcing Specialist in the Calgary Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing agents and officers" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing agents and officers in the Calgary 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other sales related occupations (NOC 65109) in the Calgary 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Other sales related occupations in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 1,670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other sales related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 59%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Purchasing agents and officers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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