Job outlooks for Storekeepers and partspersons

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Occupation

warehouse associate (14401)

Location

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Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Regional outlooks

Avalon Peninsula Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Nova ScotiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in Nova Scotia for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 950 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 46%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 7%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 68% of storekeepers and partspersons work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 83% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 17% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 56% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 18%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%

Cape Breton Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 53%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

Halifax Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 51%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

North Shore Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 44%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 21%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%

Southern Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 66%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 5%

New BrunswickModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 1,050 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 48%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 73% of storekeepers and partspersons work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of storekeepers and partspersons are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 86% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 14% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 54% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Regional outlooks

Campbellton–Miramichi Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Edmundston–Woodstock Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 55%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 30%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%

Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 47%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 30%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 61%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

QuebecVery limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in Quebec for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in Quebec:

  • Approximately 6,550 people work in this occupation.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 30%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 6%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 66% of storekeepers and partspersons work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of storekeepers and partspersons are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 81% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 19% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 42%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 47%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 5%

Capitale-Nationale Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 1,610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 33%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Centre-du-Québec Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • 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 Storekeepers and partspersons in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 1,120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 13%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%

Côte-Nord Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 17%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Estrie Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Lanaudière Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 1,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 41%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Laurentides Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 1,290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 40%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Laval Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 5,930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Mauricie Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 30%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

Montréal Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 5,930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Montérégie Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 2,970 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Nord-du-Québec Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 17%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Outaouais Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 38%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 35%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

OntarioModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in Ontario for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in Ontario:

  • Approximately 3,100 people work in this occupation.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 41%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 7%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 65% of storekeepers and partspersons work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of storekeepers and partspersons are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 77% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 23% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 1,190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 42%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 7%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 42%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 38%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

London Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the London region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the London region:

  • Approximately 940 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 36%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 8%

Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 68%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Northeast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 57%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%

Northwest Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Ottawa Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 47%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 39%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 38%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 6%

Toronto Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 3,710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 42%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 14%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

ManitobaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 43%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 77% of storekeepers and partspersons work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of storekeepers and partspersons are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 86% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 14% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 56% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Interlake Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

North Central Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the North Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the North Central region:

  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 45%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 31%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

North Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Parklands Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

South Central Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the South Central region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 45%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 31%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Southeast Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Southwest Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Winnipeg Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 41%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

SaskatchewanModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 36%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 10%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 70% of storekeepers and partspersons work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of storekeepers and partspersons are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 79% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 21% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 52% compared to 33% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Northern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Northern region:

  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 46%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%

Prince Albert Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 46%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 41%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • 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 Storekeepers and partspersons in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 36%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 24%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%

Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 45%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 33%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Yorkton–Melville Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Yorkton - Melville region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 52%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 6%

AlbertaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in Alberta:

  • Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 42%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 8%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 69% of storekeepers and partspersons work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of storekeepers and partspersons are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 72% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 28% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 35% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%

Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 970 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%

Calgary Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 1,520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 51%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 41%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 37%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%

Edmonton Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 2,200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 40%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 47%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 26%

Red Deer Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%

Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 33%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 30%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

British ColumbiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in British Columbia for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 2,050 people work in this occupation.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 46%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 6%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 78% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • 71% of storekeepers and partspersons work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of storekeepers and partspersons are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 46% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 43%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 36%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Kootenay Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 2,280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 45%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Nechako Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Nechako region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Nechako region:

  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 50%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

North Coast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the North Coast region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the North Coast region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 50%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Northeast Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 35%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 33%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 830 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 52%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 27%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 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 Storekeepers and partspersons in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 56%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Yukon TerritoryGood

The employment outlook will be good for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in Yukon for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • 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 Storekeepers and partspersons in Yukon:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 61%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
    • Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33): 6%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 88% of storekeepers and partspersons work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 76% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • Women: 24% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Northwest TerritoriesLimited

The employment outlook will be limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in Northwest Territories for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • 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 Storekeepers and partspersons in Northwest Territories:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 61%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
    • Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33): 6%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
  • 69% of storekeepers and partspersons work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 39% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

NunavutGood

The employment outlook will be good for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in Nunavut for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • 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 Storekeepers and partspersons in Nunavut:

  • Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 61%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
    • Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33): 6%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations

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