Job prospects Procurement Clerk in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Purchasing and inventory control workers" in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 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 Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 44%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 35%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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