Job prospects Customs Broker near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Customs, ship and other brokers" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Customs, ship and other brokers near Vancouver (BC). There were far 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Customs, ship and other brokers (NOC 13200) 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.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Customs, ship and other brokers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Customs, ship and other brokers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 89%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

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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