Job prospects Direct Distributor - Retail in the Ottawa Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other sales related occupations 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other sales related occupations (NOC 65109) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Other sales related occupations in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 1,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other sales related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 61%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology