Job prospects Material Checker in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Production logistics co-ordinators" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Production logistics co-ordinators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Production logistics workers (NOC 14402) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Production logistics workers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Production logistics workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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