Job prospects Shipping Agent in the Capitale-Nationale Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Shippers and receivers in the Capitale-Nationale 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 moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 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.

The evolution of this occupation is mainly linked to household consumption and trends that influence commerce and logistics.

Uncertainty surrounding the residual effects of the economic slowdown could further affect the sector in the short term. However, consumer spending should resume and therefore contribute to maintaining jobs.

As for trends, the digitization of retail businesses is changing the industry. The use of online shopping continues to grow and should increase the demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and reducing the need for the service of these workers.

Some of the job opportunities are coming from employee turnover, which is a result of working conditions and the salary often less advantageous for this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

• Approximately 2,760 people work in this occupation.
• Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 46%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology