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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail and wholesale buyers" in the Edmonton 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 Retail and wholesale buyers in the Edmonton 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 good for Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 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.
Here are some key facts about Retail and wholesale buyers in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 1,210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 55%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Retail and wholesale buyers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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