Job prospects Technical Sales Specialist - Metals in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 moderate for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (NOC 62100) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
• Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 41%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

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