Job prospects Purchasing Contracts Management Officer in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing agents and officers" in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region 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 Purchasing agents and officers in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw 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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 46%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 30%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 13%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Purchasing agents and officers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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