Job prospects Shelf Stocker - Retail near Red Deer (AB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers near Red Deer (AB). 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 Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (NOC 65102) in the Red Deer region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Nine in ten store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in Alberta work in retail. Though Alberta’s nation-leading population growth is buoying consumer spending, inflation ticking up again is tempering demand, leading to a moderate rating.

Here are some key facts about Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 1,710 people work in this occupation.
• Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 89%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology