Job prospects Supermarket Clerk in Newfoundland and Labrador

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as a "supermarket clerk" in Newfoundland and Labrador or across Canada.

Job opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be moderate for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (NOC 65102) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

This is an entry-level occupation with minimal training requirements, a young workforce, and a high degree of part-time work. As a result, a steady number of job openings are expected to arise each year from staff turnover as workers pursue other careers. Those willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, will have improved employment prospects.

Here are some key facts about Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

• Approximately 3,300 people work in this occupation.
• Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 52%
  • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 43%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 53% compared to 83% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 47% compared to 17% for all occupations
• 54% of store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
• Less than 5% of store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 64% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • Women: 36% compared to 49% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 22% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 54% compared to 27% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

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