Job prospects Purchase Order Clerk in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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.

Here are some key facts about Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 33%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology