Job prospects Material Handler in the Northeast Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Northeast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Material handlers in the Northeast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Northeast region:

Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 20%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 19%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology