Job prospects Materials Coordinator in the Northeast Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing agents and officers" in the Northeast 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), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing agents and officers in the Northeast 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
The employment outlook will be very good for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Northeast 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 Northeast region:
- Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
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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