Job prospects Seafood Sales Clerk near Saanich (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail salespersons" near Saanich (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Retail salespersons near Saanich (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 14,150 people work in this occupation.
  • Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 83%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Retail salespersons across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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