Job prospects Shipper-receiver near Lloydminster (AB)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Shippers and receivers near Lloydminster (AB). 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 Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Warehousing, transport and logistics is expanding around the province with particular emphasis on new facilities in proximity to international airports, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 50%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology