Job prospects Inventory Control Clerk in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

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

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region. There were 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

Good

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 10%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

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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