Job prospects Supervisor, Truck Drivers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far 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 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators (NOC 72024) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 4,040 people work in this occupation.
• Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 71%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology