Job prospects Materials Coordinator in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing agents and officers" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Purchasing agents and officers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be very good for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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 Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 2,780 people work in this occupation.
- Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
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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