Job prospects Sourcing Specialist in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing agents and officers 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 2,860 people work in this occupation.
• Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology