Job prospects Telecommunications Operator in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Dispatchers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Dispatchers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Dispatchers (NOC 14404) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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.

Here are some key facts about Dispatchers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
  • Dispatchers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 40%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Dispatchers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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