Job prospects Package Handler in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mail, postal and related workers" 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 Mail, postal and related workers 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 Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations (NOC 74100) 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 Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology