Job prospects Assistant Manager - Wholesale Trade near Lethbridge (AB)

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Retail and wholesale trade managers near Lethbridge (AB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

• Occupations in retail continue to be in constant demand with high rates of turnover and some recruitment challenges. 
• Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers. However, easing interest rates and inflation should improve household spending and the outlook for this occupation.
• Additionally, population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.

Here are some key facts about retail and wholesale trade managers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 2,380 people work in this occupation.
• Retail and wholesale trade managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 73%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology