Job prospects Chief Buyer in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was labour surplus for Retail and wholesale buyers in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about retail and wholesale buyers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 56%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 32%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology