Job prospects Chief Buyer near Fredericton (NB)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail and wholesale buyers" near Fredericton (NB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Retail and wholesale buyers near Fredericton (NB) over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Educational requirements for these positions are typically higher than in other areas of retail and wholesale trade and candidates will typically possess degrees in business, marketing, supply chain and logistics management or related programs. Additional certification (such as that acquired through the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation Program) is also an asset and employers may also prefer candidates who have industry experience – for instance, a medical supplies purchaser would benefit from experience within the health care sector.
  • Warehousing/distribution facilities are typically located in larger cities or in geographically centred regions where large number of stores/clients are within reach. As such, more opportunities are likely in larger urban areas such as Moncton, Fredericton and Saint John.

Here are some key facts about Retail and wholesale buyers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 54%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 31%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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