Job prospects Purchasing Clerk Assistant in the Toronto Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing and inventory control workers" in the Toronto Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Toronto 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 5,780 people work in this occupation.
  • Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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