Job prospects Purchasing Agent in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing agents and officers" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Purchasing agents and officers 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Purchasing agents and officers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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