Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers
What they do?
Grocery clerks and store shelf stockers perform some or all of the following duties:
A. Obtain articles for customers from shelf or stockroom
B. Direct customers to location of articles sought
C. May sweep aisles, dust display racks and perform other general cleaning duties
D. May operate cash register and computer for electronic commerce transactions
E. May order stock.
F. Bag, box or parcel purchases for customers or for shipment or delivery to customers
G. Carry customers' purchases to parking lot and pack in vehicles
What education do I need?
1. Some secondary school education is usually required.
2. Almost 3 in 10 have a trade/vocational certificate.
High School Subject that will help:
1. Math
2. English
What can you expect to make:
The average hourly wages for Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers is $9.53/HR, which is below average for occupations in the sale and service sector and are below average for all labouring and elemental occupations. These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
6% of Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers are unemployed. This rate is below the average for labouring and elemental occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers is considered Below Average because:
1. Employment grew at an average rate.
2. Hourly wages ($9.53) are below the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.
3. The unemployment rate (6%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be average because tax cuts and low interest rates should encourage consumer spending.
2. Although the retirement rate will likely be below average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job seekers will likely exceed the number of job openings.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (35%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Dealing with the public
2. Inventory
3. Databases
Age Demographics
Age Demographics:
The relatively high percentage of younger workers suggests more entry-level positions and jobs that may serve as stepping stones in a career. The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be below average because of a tendency to retire at an older-than-average age (63).
