Job prospects Grain Elevator Operator in the North Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade in the North Central Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the North Central region:

• Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 20%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 11%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology