Retail and wholesale trade managers in Calgary

The employment outlook will be Moderate for retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Occupations in retail continue to be in constant demand with high rates of turnover and some recruitment challenges. 
• Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers. However, easing interest rates and inflation should improve household spending and the outlook for this occupation.
• Additionally, population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.

Here are some key facts about retail and wholesale trade managers in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 16,620 people work in this occupation.
• Retail and wholesale trade managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 76%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%