Job prospects Storage Worker - Material Handling in the Southeast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Southeast 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 Material handlers in the Southeast 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 Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Material handlers in the Southeast region:

  • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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