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Outlook & Prospects for Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers in Vancouver Island and Coast Region
The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.
Provincial Employment Potential Information
The following table identifies employment conditions within British Columbia.
| Location | Employment Potential | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo Region | N/A | N/A |
| Kootenay Region | N/A | N/A |
| Lower Mainland - Southwest Region | N/A | N/A |
| Nechako Region | N/A | N/A |
| North Coast Region | N/A | N/A |
| Northeast Region | N/A | N/A |
| Thompson--Okanagan Region | N/A | N/A |
| Vancouver Island and Coast Region |
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2010-01-13 |
Additional Provincial Prospects
Visit the Provincial Job Futures for information on the current trends and the future outlook for occupations in this province or territory. This Web site is a joint effort of the federal, provincial and territorial governments. You can view a report specific to this occupation on: Provincial Job Futures - (Employment Prospects section) Web Site.
Labour Market Bulletins
An analysis of the local labour market and an assessment of local employment-related events.
- April 2013 | (PDF, 495 KB)
- March 2013 | (PDF, 231 KB)
- February 2013 | (PDF, 229 KB)
- January 2013 | (PDF, 250 KB)
- Annual Edition 2012 | (PDF, 463 KB)
Provincial / Territorial Labour Market News
Week of May 06 – May 10, 2013
- Target has opened nine new stores across the province
- The shortened Vancouver Canucks hockey season negatively affected the city's retail and hospitality sales, which could mean reduced work hours for some workers in these sectors over the next month
Week of Apr 15 – Apr 19, 2013
- In late June 2013, Mountain Equipment Co-op is opening a store in Langley that will employ 25 people, including five senior staff. The 16,000 sq.-ft. outdoor goods store will be MEC’s fourth in BC and 17th in Canada.
- Penny Land Bargain Outlets, a non-profit retailer of liquidated goods in Summerland, will close on May 31, 2013 due to sluggish sales. The charity shop, which raised funds for youth organizations, employs three full-time and several part-time workers.
Week of Apr 08 – Apr 12, 2013
Week of Apr 01 – Apr 05, 2013
Please consult the Vancouver Island and Coast Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.- Date Modified:

