Job prospects Cement Truck Driver - Construction in the Thompson–Okanagan Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Transport truck drivers" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Transport truck drivers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 5,020 people work in this occupation.
  • Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 43%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 7%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Transport truck drivers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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