Job prospects Retail Store Supervisor in the Nord-du-Québec Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Retail sales supervisors in the Nord-du-Québec 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

The evolution of this occupation is linked to the trends that influence the retail industry.

Inflation and rising interest rates could decrease the sale of luxury goods. Retailers of essential products may be less affected.

While the rise of e-commerce is helping to reduce in-store traffic, the fact that many of these supervisors work in neighbourhood stores such as grocery, drug and convenience stores is helping to create new positions.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is good at the provincial level, it will be moderate in the regions of Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Retail sales supervisors in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Retail sales supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 93%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology