Job outlooks for Purchasing managers
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supply chain logistics manager (10012)
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Newfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Prince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Nova Scotia for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
- Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
- 84% of purchasing managers work all year, while 16% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 55% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 45% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
New Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Quebec
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Quebec for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in Quebec:
- Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 12%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%
- 83% of purchasing managers work all year, while 17% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 39% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 11%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Laurentides region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 10%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:
- Approximately 3,890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 3,890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 1,320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 71%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Ontario
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Ontario for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in Ontario:
- Approximately 5,400 people work in this occupation.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%
- 86% of purchasing managers work all year, while 14% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 39% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 15% 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: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 19% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2023-2025 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 38%
- Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 12%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 1,250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
The employment outlook will be very good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the London region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the London region:
- Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 26%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 1,450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 46%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 3,080 people work in this occupation.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 21%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Manitoba for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in Manitoba:
- Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
- 88% of purchasing managers work all year, while 12% 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 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 67% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 33% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Saskatchewan for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
- 85% of purchasing managers work all year, while 15% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 62% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 38% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 33% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 15% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2023-2025 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.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 25%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 13%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Alberta
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in Alberta for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in Alberta:
- Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 15%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
- 83% of purchasing managers work all year, while 17% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 64% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 36% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 1,780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 21%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 1,160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in British Columbia for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in British Columbia:
- Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- 84% of purchasing managers work all year, while 16% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 65% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 35% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 19% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 2,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
- Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 5%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Purchasing managers (NOC 10012) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Purchasing managers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Purchasing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
Yukon Territory
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Northwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Nunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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