Job prospects Purchasing Control Clerk in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 40%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology