Storekeepers and partspersons in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Limited for storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about storekeepers and partspersons in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 48%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%