Job prospects Handler, Heavy Materials in the Southern Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Material handlers in the Southern Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Southern region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Southern region:

• Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 23%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 21%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology