Job prospects Purchasing Agent in the Kootenay Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Purchasing agents and officers in the Kootenay Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 23%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology