Job prospects Visual Merchandiser in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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 very limited for Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 1,710 people work in this occupation.
• Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 86%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology