Job prospects Merchandiser in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Retail and wholesale buyers in the Kingston–Pembroke Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Good for retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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 retail and wholesale buyers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 63%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology