Job prospects Bakery Assistant - Food Store in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (NOC 65102) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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.

Nine in ten store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in Alberta work in retail. Though Alberta’s nation-leading population growth is buoying consumer spending, inflation ticking up again is tempering demand, leading to a moderate rating.

Here are some key facts about Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 2,060 people work in this occupation.
• Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology