Job prospects Stock Handler in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Shippers and receivers" in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Shippers and receivers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 50%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Shippers and receivers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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