Job prospects Procurement Clerk in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Edmonton Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology