Job prospects Chief Buyer near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Retail and wholesale buyers" near Vancouver (BC) or Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a labour shortage for Retail and wholesale buyers near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 6222) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Retail and wholesale buyers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 2,020 people work in this occupation.
  • Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 53%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Retail and wholesale buyers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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