Job prospects Bakery Assistant - Food Store in the Nord-du-Québec Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers" in the Nord-du-Québec Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Nord-du-Québec Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.
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Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (NOC 65102) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 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.
Employment among these workers is influenced by various trends in retail, particularly demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.
Although the population continues to grow, the aging of the population offsets this effect because it results in different consumption patterns due to lower incomes and changing needs with age.
Economic uncertainty is making consumers prioritize spending money on essentials, such as health products and food. In fact, more than half of the workers in this occupational group work in grocery stores, which is a sector that is expected to maintain its workforce over the forecast period.
In addition, the increase in online orders is gradually changing the nature of the job, which could create new opportunities.
The influx of immigrants supported the sector by increasing the number of candidates, which led to increased competition for positions. Although the situation has improved in large cities, certain regions continue to have recruitment difficulties.
Nevertheless, given that it is an entry-level position in the labour market, there will be many opportunities from staff turnover.
Here are some key facts about Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%
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Job opportunities in New Brunswick
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Prospects over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (NOC 65102) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- This is an entry-level occupation with minimal training requirements, a young workforce and a high degree of part-time work. As a result, a steady number of job openings are expected to arise each year from staff turnover as workers pursue other careers.
- The majority of workers in this occupation are employed in grocery stores, with a smaller share in general merchandise stores. As such, there is a component of employment in this occupation that is somewhat seasonal, with slightly better prospects in the September-December months as retailers prepare for the holiday season. Those willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, will have improved employment prospects.
Here are some key facts about Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 5,500 people work in this occupation.
- Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 51%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 40%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 53% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 47% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 56% of store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers work all year, while 44% 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 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 65% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 35% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 51% 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: 10% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Breakdown by region
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| Location | Job prospects |
|---|---|
| Campbellton–Miramichi Region | |
| Edmundston–Woodstock Region | |
| Fredericton–Oromocto | |
| Moncton–Richibucto Region | |
| Saint John–St. Stephen Region |
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