Job prospects Driver, Gravel Truck in the Avalon Peninsula Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Transport truck drivers in the Avalon Peninsula 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 1,030 people work in this occupation.
• Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 45%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology