Job prospects Material Management Officer in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

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

The employment outlook will be good for Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 34%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology