Job prospects Material Handler near Lloydminster (AB)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" near Lloydminster (AB) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers near Lloydminster (AB). 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 Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
E-commerce, or online shopping, has gained a growing percentage of total retail sales across Canada in recent years. In response, retailers have built large fulfillment centres near urban areas to bring down delivery costs and times, leading to a high demand for this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.
Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
- Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 15%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
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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