Job prospects Freight Handler (except Air Transport) in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 630 people work in this occupation.
- Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 33%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 18%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Material handlers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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