Cashiers in Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake

The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

• Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers.
• Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.
• Population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.
• Employee turnover is expected to result in a steady stream of job openings, as this entry-level occupation has a younger workforce and a greater number of part-time positions.
• Key trends in this occupation include automation through self-service, mobile scan-and-go apps, and cashier-less stores that use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track customer purchases as they exit.

Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 1,440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 85%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%