Job prospects Purchasing Contracts Administrator in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing agents and officers in the Fredericton–Oromocto. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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.

• Purchasing agents and officers are found in most industries.
• Job prospects will be enhanced for those with experience and who possess knowledge of the business operations of the hiring firm and its industry.
• Strong research skills and knowledge of the supply market are considered an asset.
• Digital literacy is also important as purchasing transactions are often carried-out and recorded using industry software.

Here are some key facts about Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 37%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology