Job prospects Freight Receiver Clerk in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Shippers and receivers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Shippers and receivers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 8,780 people work in this occupation.
• Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology