Other Sales Related Occupations – NOC 6623 SDG
140
Number of People Who Work in this Industry
$12,267
Median Income of People Working in this Occupation
85.3%
Chance this Occupation Will Be Impacted by Technology in the Next Decade
81.3%
Participation Rate
Percentage of the number of people currently working in the occupation as compared to the total number of people within the occupation as of the week of
May 1 to May 7 2016
11%
Unemployment Rate
Percentage of people looking for work as compared to the total number of people in the occupation as of the week of May 1 to May 7 2016 when the unemployment rate in SDG was 5.8%
Education
of People Working in this Occupation
35.0% of the workforce has a secondary school diploma.
25.0% of the workforce has a College, CEGEP or non-university certificate or diploma.
Age of the Workforce
in this Occupation
36.3% of the workforce is age 45 to 64.
Sectors that Employ this Occupation
30% of other sales related occupations work in the Retail sector.
30% work in the Administrative Support Services sector.
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook in our region for 201-2019 is fair. Employment growth will lead to several 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. Bilingualism may be an asset.
Projected growth rate in Ontario: Less than or equal to 0%
More Information
What Else Do I Need to Know?
- The number of businesses operating in the Wholesale sector has declined somewhat since 2012 while Retail has been more stable.
- The industry is comprised primarily of small businesses. 62.0% of businesses operating in the Retail and Wholesale sector employ four people or less.
- Employment Outlook in the Ottawa Economic Region is unavailable.
- For more information directly from local employers about this occupation, click on Wholesale & Retail Trade Services Sector.