Job prospects Purchasing Clerk in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing and inventory control workers in the Kingston–Pembroke 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 Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 420 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%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 27%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 9%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology