Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake

The employment outlook will be Moderate for store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (NOC 65102) 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.

• Population growth and rising wages are expected to support consumer spending. However, rising costs of living are causing a loss of purchasing power for households, which could lead to a decrease in consumption.
• 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.

Here are some key facts about store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 790 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%