Job prospects Retail Sales Associate near Kitchener (ON)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail salespersons" near Kitchener (ON) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Retail salespersons near Kitchener (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 Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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.
- 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 Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 22,340 people work in this occupation.
- Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 78%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Retail salespersons across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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