Job prospects Addressing Machine Operator - Mail And Parcel Sorting in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mail, postal and related workers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Mail, postal and related workers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations (NOC 74100) 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.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 2,290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 94%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Mail, postal and related workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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