Job prospects Bakery Assistant - Food Store in the Northwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Northwest 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (NOC 65102) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 1,530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology