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Description
Storekeepers and partspersons sort, store and issue parts and supplies for use by the establishment in which they work and for sale to the public. They are employed by manufacturing companies, warehouses, retail and wholesale establishments, mining, forestry and construction companies, repair shops, hospitals and other establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Job Titles
- Ammunition storekeeper
- Automotive partsperson – retail
- Material keeper
- Medical supply clerk
- Motor vehicle parts clerk
- Parts clerk
- Parts supplier
- Partsperson
- Ship storeman/woman
- Storekeeper
- Tool room attendant
Main Duties
- Receive and sort incoming parts and suppliesv
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in a warehouse, tool room, supply room or other area
- Process incoming requisitions and issue or distribute parts and supplies for internal usage
- Maintain records of orders and the amount, kind and location of parts and supplies on hand using manual or computerized inventory system
- Prepare requisition orders to replenish parts and supplies
- Sell spare and replacement parts for motor vehicles, machinery and equipment in a retail setting
- Advise retail customers or internal users on appropriateness of parts, supplies or materials requested.
Workplaces
- Construction companies
- Establishements throughout the private and public sector
- Forestry companies
- Hospitals
- Manufacturing companies
- Mining companies
- Repair shops
- Retail establishments
- Warehouses
- Wholesale establishments
Skills
- Management of Material Resources
- Coordinating
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Digital Literacy
Abilities
- Dynamic Strength
- Gross Body Equilibrium
- Manual Dexterity
- Static Strength
- Trunk Strength
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
- Concern for Others
Similar Occupations
- Shippers and receivers (14400)
- Purchasing and inventory control workers (14403)
- Parts clerks supervisor (in 12013.00 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be Moderate for storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about storekeepers and partspersons in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Storekeepers and partspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 56%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 36%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
- 81% of storekeepers and partspersons work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 86% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 14% compared to 49% 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: 41% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 22% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $19.61 | $24.52 | $47.61 |
| Canada | $19.17 | $26.00 | $40.00 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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