Job prospects Helper, Stock-keeper in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Material handlers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Limited for material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation is evolving mainly with consumption and trends that influence commerce, transportation and warehousing.

The climate of uncertainty linked to American tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow the economy, which could limit the hiring in some companies in the short term.

In terms of trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and is expected to boost the need for this workforce. However, warehouse automation and new handling technologies could moderate the demand for these workers.

Here are some key facts about material handlers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 760 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology