Job prospects Purchasing Contracts Officer in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Purchasing agents and officers in the Halifax 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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 620 people work in this occupation.
• Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology