Job prospects Handler, Heavy Materials in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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
The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation.
- Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
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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