Job prospects Light Industrial Truck Assembler in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Mechanical assemblers and inspectors in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 7,990 people work in this occupation.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 32%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology