Job prospects Purchase Order Clerk in the Ottawa Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Ottawa Region. 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Ottawa 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 1,710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 48%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology