Job prospects Department Store Clerk in the North Coast Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail salespersons" in the North Coast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Retail salespersons in the North Coast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in the North Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of 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 Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the North Coast region:
- Approximately 1,090 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 83%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Retail salespersons across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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