Job prospects Material Handler in the Cariboo Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Cariboo Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers in the Cariboo Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Cariboo region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • 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 Material handlers in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 950 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 24%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Material handlers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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