Job prospects Food Buyer in the Montérégie Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Retail and wholesale buyers in the Montérégie Region. There were 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 good for Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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.

Here are some key facts about Retail and wholesale buyers in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 1,990 people work in this occupation.
• Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 46%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology