Job prospects Stock Handler in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Shippers and receivers" in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Large labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Shippers and receivers in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House 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 Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 42%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Shippers and receivers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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