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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Managers in transportation" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Managers in transportation in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.

Here are some key facts about Managers in transportation in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 2,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 61%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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