Job prospects Material Checker in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Production logistics co-ordinators" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Production logistics co-ordinators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Production logistics workers (NOC 14402) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Production logistics workers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Production logistics workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 15%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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