Job prospects Purchasing Clerk in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Moncton–Richibucto 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing and inventory control workers (NOC 14403) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Purchasing and inventory control workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 39%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 22%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology