Job prospects Retail Store Supervisor near Cranbrook (BC)

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a major labour shortage for Retail sales supervisors near Cranbrook (BC). 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 sales supervisors (NOC 6211) in the Kootenay region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.

• In an environment of high inflation and rising interest rates, consumer confidence has suffered.
• According to the Bank of Canada’s Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations, many Canadians expect to reduce their expenses, restricting consumer demand that supports retail and wholesale trade.

Here are some key facts about Retail sales supervisors in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Retail sales supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 91%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology