Job prospects Dockworker near Prince Rupert (BC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Longshore workers" near Prince Rupert (BC) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Longshore workers near Prince Rupert (BC). 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Longshore workers (NOC 75100) in the North Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Longshore workers in the North Coast region:
- Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Longshore workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): more than 95%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Longshore workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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