Job prospects Industrial Engines And Equipment Partsperson - Retail in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Storekeepers and partspersons in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 limited for Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Storekeepers and partspersons in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 45%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology