Job prospects Distribution Operations Manager - Logistics in the Red Deer Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Managers in transportation in the Red Deer Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in the Red Deer 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 Managers in transportation in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 49%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 11%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology