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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Shippers and receivers" in the Halifax Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Shippers and receivers in the Halifax 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
The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Halifax 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 1,020 people work in this occupation.
- Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 44%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Shippers and receivers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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