Job prospects Lumber Unloader - Material Handling in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Moncton–Richibucto Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Material handlers in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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 Moncton - Richibucto region:

Approximately 1,520 people work in this occupation.
Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 38%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology