Job prospects Energy Asset Joint Venture Representative in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Purchasing agents and officers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were far 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 limited for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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.

Here are some key facts about Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology