Storekeepers and partspersons in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie

The employment outlook will be Very limited for storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about storekeepers and partspersons in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 1,560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 33%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 16%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%