Job prospects Food Store Clerk - Retail near Kitchener (ON)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail salespersons" near Kitchener (ON) 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 Retail salespersons near Kitchener (ON). 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 Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

Approximately 22,340 people work in this occupation.
Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 78%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology