Job prospects Buyer - Retail in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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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

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