Job prospects Cashier near Fredericton (NB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Cashiers near Fredericton (NB). 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

• Cashiers are typically employed in grocery stores, restaurants, and retail establishments.
• Employment demand in this occupation is mostly driven by consumer spending in bricks-and-mortar stores, which are facing increased competition from e-commerce. Together, online shopping and the progression towards more self-checkout machines will slow demand growth over the long-term.
• Part-time work is common in this occupation. The prevalence of part-time work, coupled with the low educational requirements for this occupation make it particularly attractive to student and youth (aged 15-24) workers.
• Because of this younger workforce, as well as lower skills requirements, workers are more likely to leave for other opportunities and most opportunities will arise from this staff turnover.
• Demand for employment is higher during the peak shopping seasons in the summer months and the holiday season.

Here are some key facts about Cashiers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 1,510 people work in this occupation.
• Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 80%
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology