Job prospects Purchasing Control Clerk in the Ottawa Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing and inventory control workers" in the Ottawa Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
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 Ottawa 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 Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 1,710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 48%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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