Job prospects Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) Specialist in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail and wholesale buyers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Retail and wholesale buyers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Retail and wholesale buyers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 54%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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