Job prospects Canvasser - Retail in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Other sales related occupations in the Cape Breton Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other sales related occupations (NOC 65109) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Other sales related occupations in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other sales related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 75%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology