Job outlooks for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers

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procurement specialist (12102)

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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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in Newfoundland and Labrador 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.

    Job prospects will be enhanced for those with experience and who possess knowledge of the business operations of the hiring firm and its industry. Candidates are often expected to possess a college or university degree as well as certification relating to purchasing. An example would be the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation.

    Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 850 people work in this occupation.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 18%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 14%
      • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 9%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
      • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 6%
    • 88% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 12% 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 49 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • 5% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 42% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 56% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 45% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 23% 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

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 630 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 19%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 11%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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 is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 69%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 27%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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 is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 69%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 27%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 31%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 24%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%

  • Prince Edward IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
    • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 250 people work in this occupation.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 22%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 17%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • 90% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 10% 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 50 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 42% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 57% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in Nova Scotia 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.

    Although experience and credentials in supply-chain logistics are typically sought in more senior positions, the purchasing function may be shared with related roles in shipping and materials management within a firm. The occupation works within all industries, including manufacturing, trade and transportation, and in government.

    Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
    • 77% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 23% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 5% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 43% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 56% 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: 23% 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: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 35%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 32%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 19%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 37%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 24%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 17%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 7%

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Halifax 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 690 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 23%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 22%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 12%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 47%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 38%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 15%

  • New BrunswickGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
    • 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.
    • Purchasing agents and officers are found in most industries. 
    • Job prospects will be enhanced for those with experience and who possess knowledge of the business operations of the hiring firm and its industry. 
    • Knowledge of the supply market is considered an asset.
    • Individuals with strong research and communication skills will have enhanced job prospects.
    • Digital literacy is also important as purchasing transactions are becoming increasingly data-driven and automated. Experience with procurement software or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is commonly found in job postings. 

    Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
      • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
    • 85% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 15% 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.
    • Less than 5% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 44% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 56% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 30% 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: 31% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 56%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
        • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 5%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 27%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 21%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 33%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 26%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 61%
        • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in Quebec 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

    International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

    The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

    Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Quebec:

    • Approximately 20,450 people work in this occupation.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
      • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
    • 77% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 23% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 50% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 50% 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: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 20%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 14%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Capitale-Nationale 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.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 1,710 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Centre-du-Québec 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 9%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 5%

    • Côte-Nord Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 33%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 14%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Estrie 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.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Lanaudière 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Laurentides 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 13%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

    • Laval Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval 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.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 6,920 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Mauricie 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 10%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

    • Montréal Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 6,920 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Montérégie 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 4,340 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 33%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 14%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 1,060 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 75%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      This occupation is found in most sectors of economic activity.

      International trade, as well as public and private investment by businesses, support employment in this group. However, government budget constraints, the current economic climate, and geopolitical uncertainty could moderate demand for this occupation. Nevertheless, organizations will seek to optimize their purchasing and supply costs, particularly by developing new markets, making this job essential to their operations.

      The increased use of new technologies, the development of e-commerce and the digitization of business activities, are major trends. An increasing number of companies are implementing automated procurement systems to reduce delays and human errors, which should support the demand for these workers by allowing them to diversify their tasks.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 7%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in Ontario 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Ontario:

    • Approximately 30,950 people work in this occupation.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • 82% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 18% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 45% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 55% 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: 21% 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: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 2,650 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Kingston - Pembroke 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 40%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 4,400 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 17%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the London region:

      • Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
        • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 9%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 18%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Northwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 9%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Ottawa 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 4,230 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 60%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 21%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 11%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 15,090 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 16%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
      • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 9%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
    • 87% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 53% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 47% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% 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: 26% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Central Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the North Central region:

      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 23%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 10%
        • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 10%

    • North Region Undetermined

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

    • South Central Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the South Central region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 23%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 10%
        • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 10%

    • Southeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Southeast 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%

    • Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Southwest region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 38%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Winnipeg 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 1,240 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • Positive economic growth outlook for 2026 and 2027 should support a moderate employment growth for this occupation in the private sector.
    • In public administration, ongoing return to office may positively impact job prospects for this occupation as more office space, administrative and operational supplies are required to accommodate more workers and frequent office attendance.

    Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 2,050 people work in this occupation.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
      • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 6%
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
    • 85% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers 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.
    • Less than 5% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 51% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 49% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Northern 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.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Northern region:

      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 60%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

    • Prince Albert Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Prince Albert 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.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 60%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 13%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 57%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 30%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

    • Yorkton–Melville Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Yorkton - Melville region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 37%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in Alberta 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.

    Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Alberta:

    • Approximately 10,150 people work in this occupation.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 27%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 79% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 21% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 9% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 43% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 56% 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: 19% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 17%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 17%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Calgary 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.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 5,350 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 37%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Camrose - Drumheller 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 20%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Edmonton 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.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 3,030 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 35%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

    • Red Deer Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 17%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%

    • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 52%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in British Columbia 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 7,800 people work in this occupation.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 81% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 19% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 7% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 46% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 54% 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: 21% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Cariboo 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.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 43%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%

    • Kootenay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

      Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 21%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 16%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 4,680 people work in this occupation.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

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

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Northeast 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 32%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 19%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) 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.
      • 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 procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 25%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 7%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

  • Yukon TerritoryModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in Yukon 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.

    Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Yukon:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 75%
      • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6%
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 6%
    • 86% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 14% 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 49 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 38% compared to 49% for all occupations
      • Women: 62% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Northwest TerritoriesModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in Northwest Territories 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.

    Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Northwest Territories:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 75%
      • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6%
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 88% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • 90% of procurement and purchasing agents and officers work all year, while 10% 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 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 48% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 52% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 26% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 9% for all occupations

  • NunavutGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in Nunavut 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.

    Here are some key facts about procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Nunavut:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 75%
      • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6%
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 6%
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 54% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 46% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 17% compared to 37% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% 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)

Labour Market Information Survey
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