Job prospects Purchasing Clerk in the Outaouais Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Outaouais 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 Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Outaouais 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.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 37%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology