Job prospects Chief Buyer in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Retail and wholesale buyers in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Retail and wholesale buyers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 47%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 21%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology