Job prospects Customer Service Cashier in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Cashiers in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupation is influenced by factors that affect retail trade and, to a lesser extent, food and beverage services.

Inflation and rising interest rates, causing a loss of purchasing power for households, could lead to a decrease in consumption, which could moderate employment growth in this occupation.

The rise in popularity of e-commerce and the increased use of self-service checkouts could also contribute to slowing the demand for these professionals in the medium to long term.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate in the province, it will be limited in the regions of Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Cashiers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 2,800 people work in this occupation.
• Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 79%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 15%

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