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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade" in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue 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 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue 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 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation is evolving in response to trends that influence wholesale trade, machine manufacturing, and computer systems design.
Investments in machinery, especially due to the accelerating movement toward automation and integration of new technologies into production processes, should also favour these professionals. However, uncertainty over the international market, a generalized slowdown in the economy, and challenges related to vacant positions will restrict job growth.
Research activities, as well as investments in telecommunications and computer services, are expected to contribute to the hiring of these professionals, while the popularity of e-commerce, wireless network access and cybersecurity remain high.
The needs of the construction and home renovation industries support the demand for building materials and supplies, thereby supporting jobs at wholesale businesses that deal directly with contractors in this industry. However, inflation and rising interest rates causing a loss of household purchasing power could lead to reduced consumption and dampen employment in this industry segment.
While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the Estrie region.
Here are some key facts about Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 66%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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