Retail and wholesale buyers in Kootenay

The employment outlook will be Moderate for retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 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 retail and wholesale buyers in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 59%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%