Job prospects Assistant Manager - Food Store in Prince Edward Island

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Job opportunities in Prince Edward Island

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be Moderate for retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment prospects for this occupation will be supported by consumer spending, seasonal tourism demand, and continued – though slower – population growth. With interest rates declining, domestic spending and business investment are in a position to strengthen, which could further supporting retail activity. The Island's tourism sector is projected to remain on a strong growth path—driven by rising domestic travel and efforts to reposition tourism as a year-round destination. Demand for workers is shaped by persistent shortages in rural areas, reduced access to international labour and students, and affordability challenges that constrain supply. While entry-level positions have stabilized, there is a notable shortage of supervisors and managers, with many skilled workers leaving for other industries. For new graduates or career changers, this occupation offers relatively stable employment and advancement potential, particularly for those with management experience, digital proficiency, and adaptability to seasonal demand, though competition is stronger in urban centres. 

Here are some key facts about retail and wholesale trade managers in Prince Edward Island:

• Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation.
• Retail and wholesale trade managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 61%
  • Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 25%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
• 77% of retail and wholesale trade managers work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
• 32% of retail and wholesale trade managers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 60% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • Women: 40% compared to 49% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 28% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 25% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations