Job outlooks for Cashiers
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Occupation
grocery store cashier (65100)
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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.
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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Stable inflation over the forecast period to slightly improve employment prospects in this occupation. Experience is preferred but not necessary in this occupation, which is commonly staffed by students and workers under 25 years of age. Part-time opportunities are typically available, and employee turnover will also result in job openings. Those with a willingness to work shifts or weekends may be preferred for many opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 6,600 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 51%
- Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 31%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 12%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 45% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 55% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 44% of cashiers work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of cashiers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 22% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 78% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 24% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 53% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 3,730 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 83%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 12%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 1,930 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 81%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 1,930 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 81%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
- Approximately 970 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 87%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 10%
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Prince Edward IslandModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) 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.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
The majority of cashiers work in grocery stores and other retail establishments, but a significant number also work in limited-service restaurants. There are some factors that may have a small moderating effect on employment growth for cashiers over the forecast period. The increasing use of self-checkout machines, especially in chain retail and grocery stores, as well as the growing popularity of online shopping are expected to temper employment growth.
Part-time work is common in this occupation. The prevalence of part-time work, coupled with the low educational requirements for this occupation make it particularly attractive to student and youth (aged 15-24) workers. Employment in this occupation is seasonal, with more opportunities in the months leading up to the holiday season. This is a large occupational group in P.E.I. with a large employer base. As with most large occupations, there will be frequent job openings due to turnover and workers changing jobs. This occupation is also an excellent source of summer and part-time employment for students.
Opportunities will be best for individuals with experience as a cashier or in customer service. A flexible schedule, as well as a willingness to work longer hours, especially during peak retail periods, may also improve job prospects.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 46%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 36%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 10%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 40% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 60% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 43% of cashiers work all year, while 56% 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 36 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of cashiers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 22% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 78% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
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Nova ScotiaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for cashiers (NOC 65100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Over the longer term, new technologies such as self-checkouts may reduce the need for the number of cashiers in a store. Even so, retailers in some parts of the province are encountering a shortage of job applicants, so prospects are good for individuals looking for work in this occupation. Part-time opportunities are more common.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 10,500 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 46%
- Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 36%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 10%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 35% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 65% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 42% of cashiers work all year, while 57% 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 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of cashiers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 25% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 75% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 30% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 6% 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
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The employment outlook will be Good for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 1,330 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Good for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 1,670 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Good for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 4,840 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 81%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Good for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 83%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 12%
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The employment outlook will be Good for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Southern region:
- Approximately 1,040 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 90%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 6%
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New BrunswickModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Cashiers are typically employed in grocery stores, restaurants, and retail establishments.
- Employment demand in this occupation is mostly driven by consumer spending in brick-and-mortar stores, which are facing increased competition from e-commerce. Together, online shopping and the progression towards more self-checkout machines will slow demand growth over the long-term.
- Part-time work is common in this occupation. The prevalence of part-time work, coupled with the low educational requirements for this occupation make it particularly attractive to student and youth (aged 15-24) workers.
- Because of this younger workforce, as well as lower skills requirements, workers are more likely to leave for other opportunities, and most opportunities will arise from this staff turnover.
- Demand for employment is higher during the peak shopping seasons in the summer months and the holiday season.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 8,650 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 50%
- Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 28%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 14%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 38% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 62% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 44% of cashiers work all year, while 56% 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 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of cashiers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 23% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 77% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 34% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
- Approximately 2,020 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 79%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 14%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
- Approximately 760 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 83%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 1,390 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 78%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 18%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 2,760 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 79%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 15%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 1,730 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 82%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 11%
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QuebecLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in Quebec:
- Approximately 83,550 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 42%
- Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 30%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 20%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 32% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 68% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 42% of cashiers work all year, while 57% 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 36 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of cashiers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 20% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 80% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 35% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% 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
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 1,660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 88%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 2,030 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 89%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 8,430 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 77%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 17%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 2,620 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 70%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 19%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 5,400 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 82%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 16%
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 1,640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 88%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 3,060 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 81%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 14%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 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.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
- Approximately 1,010 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 91%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 6,540 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 79%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 17%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 6,080 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 71%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 23%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
- Approximately 47,400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 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.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 2,990 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 76%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 21%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 47,400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 15,980 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 73%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 19%
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 88%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 3,260 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 72%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 21%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for around a third of workers in this occupation.
Nevertheless, demand for this type of employee could be curbed by some trends, particularly ongoing growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits. After a significant expansion of self-checkouts, many businesses are still reevaluating their implementation. Issues such as theft-related losses, technical failures, and a customer experience that is unsatisfactory, are prompting some retailers to rethink their approach. This could slow down the anticipated decline of this occupation until more efficient technological solutions become available.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 2,920 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 80%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 14%
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OntarioLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in Ontario:
- Approximately 118,900 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 41%
- Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 33%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 15%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 31% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 69% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 41% of cashiers work all year, while 59% 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 35 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of cashiers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 22% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 78% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 23% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 10% 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
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 14,410 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 78%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 5,330 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 11%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 11,510 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 80%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the London region:
- Approximately 6,120 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 80%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 2,550 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 87%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 5,060 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 89%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 13,580 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 79%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 15%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 3,330 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 86%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 49,590 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 69%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 16%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 5,570 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 82%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 11%
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ManitobaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by consumer spending, peak shopping, and high employee turnover.
- Key trends in this occupation include automation through self-service, mobile scan-and-go apps, and cashier-less stores that use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track customer purchases as they exit.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in Manitoba:
- Approximately 10,650 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 43%
- Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 36%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 10%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 36% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 64% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 45% of cashiers work all year, while 55% 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 36 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of cashiers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 26% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 74% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 8% 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
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Interlake region:
- Approximately 830 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 88%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the North Central region:
- Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 81%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the North region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the North region:
- Approximately 640 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 81%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Parklands region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Parklands region:
- Approximately 640 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 81%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the South Central region:
- Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 81%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Southeast 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 920 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 84%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 980 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 84%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 6,480 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 79%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 12%
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SaskatchewanModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Staff turnover should create a steady number of job openings since this occupation has lower entry requirements and a younger workforce.
- Ongoing trade uncertainty is weakening consumer and business confidence and slowing hiring as firms delay investment. Combined with subdued consumer sentiment, slower population growth and weaker income gains are expected to dampen consumer spending.
- Restructuring at more traditional retailers due to consumer trends and increased online shopping may impact demand for some workers over the long term.
- Changing technologies (increased adoption of self-checkout) may affect demand for this occupation in the long-term.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 10,550 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 54%
- Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 28%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 9%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 39% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 61% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 45% of cashiers work all year, while 55% 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 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of cashiers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 24% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 76% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 26% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 33% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 8% 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
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many 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 cashiers in the Northern region:
- Approximately 1,790 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 87%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many 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 cashiers in the Prince Albert region:
- Approximately 1,790 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 87%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 3,110 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 79%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 12%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 3,860 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 82%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 11%
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The employment outlook will be Good for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
- Approximately 1,010 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 83%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Yorkton - Melville region:
- Approximately 790 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 90%
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AlbertaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers.
- Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.
- Population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.
- Employee turnover is expected to result in a steady stream of job openings, as this entry-level occupation has a younger workforce and a greater number of part-time positions.
- Key trends in this occupation include automation through self-service, mobile scan-and-go apps, and cashier-less stores that use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track customer purchases as they exit.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in Alberta:
- Approximately 37,350 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 45%
- Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 32%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 13%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 37% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 63% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 43% of cashiers work all year, while 56% 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 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of cashiers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 24% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 76% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 21% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 10% 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
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers.
- Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.
- Population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.
- Employee turnover is expected to result in a steady stream of job openings, as this entry-level occupation has a younger workforce and a greater number of part-time positions.
- Key trends in this occupation include automation through self-service, mobile scan-and-go apps, and cashier-less stores that use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track customer purchases as they exit.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 84%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers.
- Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.
- Population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.
- Employee turnover is expected to result in a steady stream of job openings, as this entry-level occupation has a younger workforce and a greater number of part-time positions.
- Key trends in this occupation include automation through self-service, mobile scan-and-go apps, and cashier-less stores that use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track customer purchases as they exit.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 3,330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 84%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers.
- Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.
- Population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.
- Employee turnover is expected to result in a steady stream of job openings, as this entry-level occupation has a younger workforce and a greater number of part-time positions.
- Key trends in this occupation include automation through self-service, mobile scan-and-go apps, and cashier-less stores that use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track customer purchases as they exit.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 11,560 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 74%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 13%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers.
- Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.
- Population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.
- Employee turnover is expected to result in a steady stream of job openings, as this entry-level occupation has a younger workforce and a greater number of part-time positions.
- Key trends in this occupation include automation through self-service, mobile scan-and-go apps, and cashier-less stores that use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track customer purchases as they exit.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 1,760 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 82%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers.
- Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.
- Population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.
- Employee turnover is expected to result in a steady stream of job openings, as this entry-level occupation has a younger workforce and a greater number of part-time positions.
- Key trends in this occupation include automation through self-service, mobile scan-and-go apps, and cashier-less stores that use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track customer purchases as they exit.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 14,770 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 78%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 14%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers.
- Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.
- Population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.
- Employee turnover is expected to result in a steady stream of job openings, as this entry-level occupation has a younger workforce and a greater number of part-time positions.
- Key trends in this occupation include automation through self-service, mobile scan-and-go apps, and cashier-less stores that use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track customer purchases as they exit.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 2,490 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 75%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 19%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers.
- Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.
- Population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.
- Employee turnover is expected to result in a steady stream of job openings, as this entry-level occupation has a younger workforce and a greater number of part-time positions.
- Key trends in this occupation include automation through self-service, mobile scan-and-go apps, and cashier-less stores that use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track customer purchases as they exit.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 1,770 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 79%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 11%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers.
- Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.
- Population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.
- Employee turnover is expected to result in a steady stream of job openings, as this entry-level occupation has a younger workforce and a greater number of part-time positions.
- Key trends in this occupation include automation through self-service, mobile scan-and-go apps, and cashier-less stores that use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track customer purchases as they exit.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 1,440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
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British ColumbiaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
This occupation has limited growth due to increasing automation (shift to self-checkout), high turnover, and low attrition (due to a younger workforce).
Here are some key facts about cashiers in British Columbia:
- Approximately 42,000 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 40%
- Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 36%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 12%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 39% compared to 78% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 61% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 44% of cashiers work all year, while 56% 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 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of cashiers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 24% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 76% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 22% compared to 8% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 10% 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
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Kootenay 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 2,110 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 93%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 25,450 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 74%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Nechako region:
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 91%
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the North Coast region:
- Approximately 880 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 91%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 82%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 5%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 4,310 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 7,200 people work in this occupation.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 83%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
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Yukon TerritoryModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Most opportunities in this occupation are in the Whitehorse area.
- Retail sales are expected to increase moderately between two and three percent annually over the forecast period, 2025-2027 (Conference Board of Canada, 2025)--the lowest annual retail sales growth of the three territories.
- The Government of Yukon only expects an additional eight vacancies for cashiers and other sales support occupations in 2025 or 2026 (Government of Yukon, 2025).
Here are some key facts about cashiers in Yukon:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 86%
- Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 54% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 46% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 48% of cashiers work all year, while 52% 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 38 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 21% compared to 49% for all occupations
- Women: 79% compared to 51% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 32% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
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Northwest TerritoriesGood
The employment outlook will be Good for cashiers (NOC 65100) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Most job opportunities in this occupation are in the Yellowknife area.
- Employers in Yellowknife have struggled to fill retail vacancies in in 2025.
- Retail sales are expected to increase moderately by 2.8% to 4.3% annually over the forecast period (Conference Board of Canada, 2025).
- From 2021-2040, 303 job openings are forecast for cashiers in the Northwest Territories (Government of Northwest Territories, 2023).
Here are some key facts about cashiers in Northwest Territories:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 86%
- Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 46% compared to 88% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 54% compared to 12% for all occupations
- 48% of cashiers work all year, while 52% 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 37 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 27% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 73% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 50% compared to 17% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 26% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 18% 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 9% for all occupations
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NunavutModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Prospective workers in this occupation may benefit from Nunavut's relatively high job vacancy rate in retail trade in 2025.
- Nunavut's retail trade job vacancy rate was 7.9% in the first quarter of 2025 and 6.4% in the second quarter of 2025 according to Statistics Canada's Job Vacancy and Wage Survey (Statistics Canada, 2025).
- Retail sales are expected to increase moderately by around three percent annually over the forecast period, 2025-2027 (Conference Board of Canada, 2025).
Here are some key facts about cashiers in Nunavut:
- Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 86%
- Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 50% compared to 87% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 50% compared to 13% for all occupations
- 54% of cashiers work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 17% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 83% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 75% compared to 37% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Related links
Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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