Job prospects Packer - Material Handling in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region 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 shortage for Material handlers in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation.
- Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 24%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Material handlers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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