Job prospects Grain Elevator Operator in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) 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.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 9,540 people work in this occupation.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 20%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 14%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology