Retail sales supervisors

Northwest Territories

The employment outlook will be Very good for retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Most job opportunities in this occupation are in the Yellowknife area.Employers in Yellowknife have struggled to fill retail vacancies in 2025.Retail sales are expected to increase moderately by 2.8% to 4.3% annually over the forecast period (Conference Board of Canada, 2025).From 2021-2040, 63 job openings are forecast for retail sales supervisors in the Northwest Territories (Government of Northwest Territories, 2023).Here are some key facts about retail sales supervisors in Northwest Territories: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Retail sales supervisors mainly work in the following sectors: Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 94%Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 6% 82% of retail sales supervisors work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 45% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 55% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 26% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.This is a fairly large occupation, similar to retail managers, and many positions are filled internally. Openings often occur as people move from one retailer or industry to another, seeking better wages and benefits. As well, new retailers continually enter the market while others leave. The Halifax area, due to the sheer number of employers, offers a high proportion of opportunities. Technological changes and the growing trend of online shopping could continue to affect job opportunities in retail stores.Here are some key facts about retail sales supervisors in Nova Scotia: Approximately 7,900 people work in this occupation. Retail sales supervisors mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 60%Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 32% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 77% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 23% compared to 18% for all occupations64% of retail sales supervisors work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 32% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 68% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 52% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for retail sales supervisors (NOC 62010) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.While more education will likely improve someone’s chance of becoming a retail sales supervisor, educational requirements are relatively low compared to other occupations. In fact, many workers start at an entry-level position before eventually becoming supervisors. Attrition and the typical high degree of turnover have both been identified as drivers of demand, with the former expected to become more important as the workforce continues to age. This will create opportunities for back-filling and for outside hiring. Given that retail outlets are more heavily concentrated in larger cities, more opportunities are likely to be available in larger urban areas such as Moncton, Fredericton and Saint John. A rise in online retail may shift the responsibilities of this occupation. Here are some key facts about retail sales supervisors in New Brunswick: Approximately 6,000 people work in this occupation. Retail sales supervisors mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 68%Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 23% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 85% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 15% compared to 16% for all occupations72% of retail sales supervisors work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of retail sales supervisors are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 34% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 66% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 55% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations