Job prospects Retail Merchandiser in the Cape Breton Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Retail and wholesale buyers in the Cape Breton Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of 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 Retail and wholesale buyers in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 46%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 35%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology