Job prospects Kiosk Sales Clerk in the Capitale-Nationale Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Retail salespersons in the Capitale-Nationale 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in the Capitale-Nationale 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.

The evolution of this occupation is linked to household consumption and the trends that influence the retail industry.

Uncertainty surrounding the residual effects of the economic slowdown could further affect the sector in the short term. However, consumer spending should resume and therefore contribute to maintaining jobs.

In terms of trends, the digitization of retail businesses is changing the sector. Information on goods for sale is increasingly available on company websites. The use of e-commerce and chatbots continues to grow. These technological changes should limit job growth in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

• Approximately 11,490 people work in this occupation.
• Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 77%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology