Job prospects Cashier, Customer Service in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Cashiers in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for cashiers (NOC 65100) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region 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.

• Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may affect decision making of some consumers.
• Overall employment will be tied to consumer spending levels and the general health of the economy. Decreased consumer spending will be reflected in a lower demand for these occupations.
• Population growth should help keep consumer spending from declining.
• Employee turnover is expected to result in a steady stream of job openings, as this entry-level occupation has a younger workforce and a greater number of part-time positions.
• Key trends in this occupation include automation through self-service, mobile scan-and-go apps, and cashier-less stores that use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track customer purchases as they exit.

Here are some key facts about cashiers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 2,490 people work in this occupation.
• Cashiers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 75%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 19%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology