Job prospects Department Store Clerk in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail salespersons" in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Retail salespersons in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (NOC 64100) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 3,990 people work in this occupation.
  • Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 79%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Retail salespersons across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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