Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in Estrie

The employment outlook will be Limited for store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (NOC 65102) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation depends on trends influencing retail trade, including demographic changes, the economic context, consumer habits and technological changes.

Recent population growth, which was driven by immigration, has expanded the customer base and diversified needs. However, in a context of rising living costs and economic uncertainty, consumers tend to prioritize spending on essentials goods, such as health products and food. This situation is helping to maintain job stability in grocery stores, which account for more than half of the workers in this occupational group.

In addition, the growth in e-commerce, which is now an integral part of shopping habits, is supporting jobs in order picking and logistics. Similarly, the automation of some tasks, such as restocking or inventory management, could reduce demand for some traditional jobs, while paving the way for roles that are more focused on digital tools and automated systems.

Here are some key facts about store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 1,860 people work in this occupation.
• Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 94%