Job prospects Storekeeper near Saanich (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Storekeepers and partspersons near Saanich (BC). 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 Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 56%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology