Job prospects Conveyor Operator, Grain in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Material handlers in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 1,220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 21%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology