12102 economic 2025-2027
Vancouver Island and Coast Moderate
Canada Moderate
Procurement and purchasing agents and officers in Vancouver Island and Coast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$29.00
/hr
Typical
$34.33
/hr
Experienced
$48.00
/hr
Average: $36.79/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for procurement and purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Procurement and purchasing agents and officers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 25%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
- Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 7%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%