Job prospects Purchasing Control Clerk in the Prince Albert Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing and inventory control workers" in the Prince Albert Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Prince Albert 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Prince Albert 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 Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 39%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 32%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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