Job prospects Merchandiser near Toronto (ON)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail and wholesale buyers" near Toronto (ON) 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 Retail and wholesale buyers near Toronto (ON). 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 Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Retail and wholesale buyers in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 5,820 people work in this occupation.
  • Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 60%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Retail and wholesale buyers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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