Job prospects Household Goods Mover in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Kingston–Pembroke Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers in the Kingston–Pembroke Region. 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

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation.
  • Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 26%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 12%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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