Job prospects Warehouse Associate in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Storekeepers and partspersons" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Storekeepers and partspersons in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

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

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

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Storekeepers and partspersons across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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