Job prospects Grocery Packer in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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 2023-2025 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Nine in ten store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in Alberta work in retail. Though Alberta’s nation-leading population growth is buoying consumer spending, inflation ticking up again is tempering demand, leading to a moderate rating.

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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology