Job prospects Freight Forwarding Manager near Grande Prairie (AB)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Managers in transportation" near Grande Prairie (AB) 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 Managers in transportation near Grande Prairie (AB). 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 Managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

E-commerce, or online shopping, has gained a growing percentage of total retail sales across Canada in recent years. In response, retailers have built large fulfillment centres near urban areas to bring down delivery costs and times, leading to a high demand for this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.

Here are some key facts about Managers in transportation in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 76%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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