Job prospects Food Buyer in the Laurentides Region

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new 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 Retail and wholesale buyers in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 54%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology