Job prospects Dockworker near Vancouver (BC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Longshore workers" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Longshore workers near Vancouver (BC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Longshore workers (NOC 75100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of 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 Longshore workers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 2,600 people work in this occupation.
- Longshore workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): more than 95%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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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