Job prospects Purchase Order Clerk in the Laurentides Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Laurentides 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 Laurentides region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%
  • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 5%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology